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Why cardiomyopathy screening is essential for physically active people – Specialist advice
Cardiomyopathy are a group of diseases that affect the heart muscle, potentially leading t...
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Dr Emmanuel Androulakis is an internationally recognised Consultant Cardiologist and an Academic in renowned UK (London) and International postgraduate Programmes. He is a specialist in genetic (familial) heart muscle conditions (Cardiomyopathy), Sports Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology and Multimodality Cardiovascular Imaging. He strives to apply non-invasive advanced heart diagnostic imaging procedures for his patients such as heart MRI, heart CT, advanced echocardiography as well as stress testing.
Following his PhD in genetics and 2 MSc degrees (Sports Cardiology and Health Economics & Management), his extensive expertise has been honed through years of dedicated practice and comprehensive training in the largest London centres by world leaders in the field. This rigorous program encompassed fellowships in inherited cardiac conditions and cardiomyopathy as well as advanced cardiac multimodality imaging. Dr Androulakis earned internationally recognised accreditations in cardiac MRI, cardiac CT and advanced echocardiography (perioperative transoesophageal and transthoracic) demonstrating his commitment to excellence.
He is a board member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) and works collaboratively with the Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) and European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC). He has been elected as one of the EACVI Leaders of Tomorrow Programme for 2022-2024 and has been elected to serve the ‘Scientific Initiative Committee’ of EACVI since 2022. He holds the esteemed position of honorary Senior Lecturer at the renowned MSc in Sports Cardiology of St George’s University London where he co-leads the Module ‘Practice in Cardiovascular Evaluation’ and he is an adjunct Senior Lecturer in the International Program in Medicine of the University of Crete, Greece, where he also co-leads the MSc in ‘Exercise and Exercise-based rehabilitation in patients with cardiovascular diseases’.
He is a cardiology consultant at King’s College Hospital, London. He has worked as consultant for several years to the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young screening more than 30,000 young individuals per year for heart disease. Dr Androulakis is currently credited with more than 115 peer-reviewed medical publications. He regularly presents as an expert speaker at national and international conferences.
Following his PhD in genetics and 2 MSc degrees (Sports Cardiology and Health Economics & Management), his extensive expertise has been honed through years of dedicated practice and comprehensive training in the largest London centres by world leaders in the field. This rigorous program encompassed fellowships in inherited cardiac conditions and cardiomyopathy as well as advanced cardiac multimodality imaging. Dr Androulakis earned internationally recognised accreditations in cardiac MRI, cardiac CT and advanced echocardiography (perioperative transoesophageal and transthoracic) demonstrating his commitment to excellence.
He is a board member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) and works collaboratively with the Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) and European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC). He has been elected as one of the EACVI Leaders of Tomorrow Programme for 2022-2024 and has been elected to serve the ‘Scientific Initiative Committee’ of EACVI since 2022. He holds the esteemed position of honorary Senior Lecturer at the renowned MSc in Sports Cardiology of St George’s University London where he co-leads the Module ‘Practice in Cardiovascular Evaluation’ and he is an adjunct Senior Lecturer in the International Program in Medicine of the University of Crete, Greece, where he also co-leads the MSc in ‘Exercise and Exercise-based rehabilitation in patients with cardiovascular diseases’.
He is a cardiology consultant at King’s College Hospital, London. He has worked as consultant for several years to the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young screening more than 30,000 young individuals per year for heart disease. Dr Androulakis is currently credited with more than 115 peer-reviewed medical publications. He regularly presents as an expert speaker at national and international conferences.
Clinics
Guthrie Clinic (King's College Hospital)
Private Patients Wing, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, South London, SE5 9RSMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 19 years of experience
- Consultant Cardiologist
Subspecialties
- Family history of heart disease
- Cardiac MRI
Education
- Master of Science in Sports Cardiology, St George’s University (2021)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Cardiology (Honours), University of Athens (2013)
Teaching posts
- Senior Clinical Lecturer (Hon) King’s College London (KCL)
- - School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences
Positions in organisations
- EACVI Leaders of Tomorrow
- EACVI ‘Scientific Initiative Committee
Publications and conferences
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=androulakis+e
Languages spoken
- English
- Greek
Registration number: 7475802
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- Dr Androulakis was able to explain my condition clearly and at great length. I came away feeling that he fully understood all the tests I had received several weeks ago. I do not believe it would be possible to have more confidence in one’s cardio-specialist than I have. Thank you Peter Thickett
- My experience consulting Dr Androulakis was exceptional! He took time to listen to me, explained in detail and was happy to answer all my questions making me feel really comfortable. I appreciated his expertise and I would definitely recommend him.
- Profound knowledge, impeccable manners. There's really nothing more to add, it was an excellent experience.
- Very thorough doctor, detailed assessment and heart tests promply, got to the bottom of it and was reassued particularly given my family history, totally recommended.
- Great job, very thorough doctor and quite prompt referrals reaching the diagnosis. Got an important family history and this totally reassured me.
- I was very satisfied with my consultation with Dr Androulakis. He explained everything very clearly, and I finally got some answers about my symptoms. He was very polite and took the time to answer all my questions. I would definitely recommend them.
- I cannot thank Dr Androulakis enough for the guidance and support throught for my challenging POTS case. Excellent approach and reassurance, will see him in 6 months with new tests, in the meantime he has been in contact which made me feel well supported!
- Impressed with Dr Androulakis approach and step by step guidance. Very caring and followed up all my tests timely. I will see him again after some tests in 6 months, in the meantime we keep contact which makes me feel confidence. Thanks for everything!
- Dr Androulakis is an outstanding cardiologist and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very first appointment, he was calm, thorough, and extremely professional. He took the time to listen carefully, explained everything in clear and reassuring terms, and made sure I fully understood both the tests and the results. His approach is thoughtful and patient-focused, which immediately puts you at ease. I never felt rushed, and all my questions were answered with clarity and genuine care.
- Great experience being treated by Mr Androulakis, nothing but positives!