St. Petersburg State University Clinic Specialists Participate in the Russian National Congress of Cardiology

The Russian National Congress of Cardiology “Science and Innovation in Cardiology” has concluded in Kazan, bringing together more than 4,700 participants from various countries. The Congress covered all key areas of cardiovascular medicine, from clinical practice to organizational and methodological development of cardiology services.

Specialists from the Center of Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventional Cardiology actively participated in the scientific program, presenting reports on current issues in cardiac surgery and cardiology.

Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Cardiac Surgery, MD, PhD Dmitry V. Shmatov, and cardiovascular surgeon of the Cardiac Surgery Department, MD, PhD Alexey A. Filippov, delivered a presentation in the session dedicated to modern approaches to the treatment of aortic aneurysms and acute aortic syndrome. Their report focused on optimal surgical decision-making in patients presenting with acute chest pain and emphasized the critical importance of early diagnosis and timely surgical management of aortic dissection and rupture of the thoracic aorta.

In the session devoted to artificial intelligence and machine learning in cardiology, cardiovascular surgeon MD, PhD Gleb Irlamovich Kim presented the results of the first artificial intelligence project in cardiac surgery in Russia — Expert Opinion Open AI — to the leadership of the Russian Society of Cardiology.

The presentations by St. Petersburg State University Clinic physicians generated significant interest and active professional discussion among Congress participants, highlighting the relevance and practical value of the topics addressed.

The Congress scientific program focused on the major trends of modern medicine, including innovations in clinical and experimental cardiology, cardiac surgery, and pharmacotherapy, as well as new approaches to lipid metabolism correction, heart failure management, and diabetes treatment. Experts paid special attention to current clinical guidelines, research outcomes, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. All discussions were ultimately aimed at improving patient care.

This comprehensive approach is fully reflected in the work of the St. Petersburg State University Clinic cardiology team, which brings together functional diagnostics specialists, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, and endovascular surgeons. Patients have access to the full range of surgical interventions, from minimally invasive procedures to coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve replacement. Advanced diagnostics, individualized medical therapy, and structured rehabilitation programs ensure excellent clinical outcomes and rapid recovery.