The Joint Interventional Meeting JIM 2020 was held in Milan, Italy.
This International Course of Interventional Cardiology was mainly concentrated on the practical and educational aspects associated with case demonstrations.
This live case video was provided courtesy of the Joint Interventional Meeting (JIM). To register for the upcoming JIM 2021 being held in Milan on February 11-13 visit www.jim-vascular.com
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Faculty Biographies
Antonio Mangieri
Interventional Cardiology Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
Francesco Giannini
Interventional Cardiology Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Interventional Cardiology Unit, EMO-GVM Centro Cuore Columbus, Milan, Italy.
Antonio Colombo
Director, Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Cardiology Unit
Personal History
Dr Colombo was born in Busto Arsizio, Italy on June 17, 1950.7 After completing his schooling in Gallarate, he went on to the University of Milan School of Medicine in 1968, before attending the University of Parma Postgraduate School to study Cardiovascular Medicine. From a young age, he was a gifted student; and ultimately graduated Summa Cum Laude from his medical school.7
In 1967, Dr Colombo’s love of travel took him all the way to Iran in his Volkswagen (which he affectionately named “Maggiolino”).5 In 1986, he opened a private centre based on his innovative ideas after feeling ostracised by the academic environment.5 At the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session in 2012, Dr Colombo was dubbed a “Legend in Cardiovascular Disease.”2
He and his wife have two children.7
Dr Colombo is famous for his relentless work ethic, usually…
Alessandra Laricchia
Interventional Cardiology Unit, GVM Care and Research, Maria Cecilia Hospital, Cotignola, Italy; Interventional Cardiology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy