David Northridge

Interventional Cardiologist

NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, UK

Expertise

Intervention Structural Intervention Vascular Disease and Surgery

Biography

Dr David Northridge is an interventional cardiologist based in the United Kingdom. He is widely recognised as a leading expert in the management of paravalvular leaks (PVL) and has established an international reputation for his clinical expertise, education, and procedural leadership in structural heart interventions.

Academic History

Dr Northridge has developed his academic career around interventional cardiology, with a particular focus on structural heart disease and paravalvular leak management. He has contributed to the training of clinicians in advanced structural heart procedures and is recognised for his teaching courses dedicated to PVL closure.

Career Overview

Dr David Northridge is considered one of the leading references for paravalvular leak closure in the United Kingdom. He is actively involved in performing, teaching, and proctoring PVL procedures, travelling across the UK and Europe to support complex interventions. His clinical and research activities focus on improving techniques and outcomes for patients with paravalvular leaks.

He is also a co-author of a combined UK and Ireland PVL experience paper, contributing to the collective understanding and practice of PVL management across the region.

Career Timeline

Appointed interventional cardiologist specialising in structural heart disease
Recognised as a leading expert in paravalvular leak closure in the UK
Conducts and leads PVL teaching courses nationally and internationally
Provides proctoring and procedural support for PVL interventions across Europe
Co-authored the combined UK & Ireland PVL experience paper

Recognition

Dr Northridge is internationally recognised for his expertise in paravalvular leak interventions. He is known for his contributions to education, procedural innovation, and collaborative research in the field of structural heart disease.