Pascal Leprince, MD, PhD

Pascal Leprince, MD, PhD, is a cardiac surgeon affiliated with Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital, Sorbonne University, AP-HP, in Paris, with expertise in heart transplantation, advanced heart failure, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). His clinical and research work focuses on the surgical management of end-stage heart disease, mechanical circulatory support, and treatment strategies for cardiogenic shock. With medical training in surgery and a doctorate in electrical engineering, he has also explored the development of electrical actuation systems for circulatory support devices. His research contributions include publications on cardiac transplantation and mechanical support, as well as collaboration on international clinical guidelines for diagnosing primary graft dysfunction following heart transplantation.