Professor Jan Steffel is a cardiologist based in Zurich, Switzerland, where he serves as Senior Consultant in Electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices at the Hirslanden Clinic and Professor of Cardiology at the University of Zurich. He is widely recognised for his expertise in cardiac rhythm disorders and device-based therapies and combines a high-volume clinical practice with academic research and education at an international level.
Academic History
Professor Steffel is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology and holds advanced professional certifications in Invasive Electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices from both the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) and the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE). His academic output includes more than 150 publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He has also co-authored two textbooks focusing on General Cardiology and Anticoagulation, contributing to postgraduate medical education across Europe.
Career Overview
Professor Jan Steffel is a leading authority in electrophysiology, cardiac devices, and anticoagulation therapy. His clinical expertise encompasses the diagnosis and management of cardiac arrhythmias, invasive electrophysiological procedures, and advanced pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), and cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT).
He has played a prominent role in cardiovascular publishing, serving as Associate Editor of the European Heart Journal from 2012 and being appointed Deputy Editor in 2017. In parallel, he has been deeply involved in professional certification and education through his long-standing role on the EHRA Certification Committee, which he has co-chaired since 2015.
In addition to traditional academic outputs, Professor Steffel has contributed to innovative educational tools, co-developing two iOS and Android applications featuring comprehensive, multimodal multiple-choice question banks designed for cardiology and anticoagulation training.
Career Timeline
- Appointed Senior Consultant in Electrophysiology and Cardiac Devices at Hirslanden Clinic, Zurich
- Appointed Professor of Cardiology at the University of Zurich
- 2012 – Appointed Associate Editor of the European Heart Journal
- 2015 – Began co-chairing the EHRA Certification Committee
- 2017 – Appointed Deputy Editor of the European Heart Journal
- Ongoing – Clinical, academic, and educational leadership in electrophysiology and anticoagulation
Recognition
Professor Steffel is internationally recognised for his contributions to electrophysiology, anticoagulation research, and medical education. He is an active member of several leading professional organisations, including the Foederatio Medicorum Helveticorum (FMH), the Swiss Society for General Internal Medicine, the Swiss Society for Cardiology, and the European Society of Cardiology. His work has influenced both clinical practice and professional certification standards across Europe and beyond.
Areas of Speciality
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Invasive electrophysiology
- Pacemaker therapy
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy
- Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT)
- Anticoagulation and stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
- Novel cardiac device technologies
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