Sabine Bleiziffer

Short Professional summary
Prof. Sabine Bleiziffer is a Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at the Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany. She leads the Structural Heart Program and specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Prof. Bleiziffer has significantly contributed to the development of heart valve therapies and has been involved in numerous CE mark studies and first-in-man procedures. She is a member of several international associations and advisory boards. Prof. Bleiziffer is committed to bridging disciplines to foster innovation and is a proud member of the iHF Steering Committee, contributing her surgical expertise to this groundbreaking initiative.
My interest in this initiative
I am deeply motivated to join the iHF Steering Committee as I strongly believe that diverse perspectives from various disciplines lead to the most impactful treatment decisions for patients. This initiative’s mission to identify missed treatment opportunities throughout a patient’s lifetime journey with heart failure aligns with my commitment to improving outcomes through collaborative and innovative approaches. By contributing my surgical expertise and working alongside this transdisciplinary team, I aim to help bridge gaps in care and ensure that every patient receives the full potential of treatments.