Erwin N. Oechslin
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
585 University Avenue 5N-519 Toronto Ontario, M5G2N2About
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
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Education and Training
University of Zurich
Board Certification
Cardiology and Internal Medicine
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program University Health Network / Peter Munk Cardiac Centre 2006 - 2016
Treatments
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Internships
- University Hospital; Zurich, Switzerland
Fellowships
- Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship; Hospital for Sick Children, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Training; Toronto Congenital Cardiac Centre for Adults
Articles and Publications
- Over 90 Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals
- Klaassen S, Probst S, Oechslin E, Gerull B, Krings G, Schuler P, Greutmann M, Hrlimann D, Yegitbasi M, Pons L, Gramlich M, Drenckhahn JD, Heuser A, Berger F, Jenni R, Thierfelder L. Mutations in sarc
- Kaemmerer H, Bauer U, Pensl U, Oechslin E, Gravenhorst V, Franke A, Hager A, Balling G, Hauser M, Eicken, A, Hess J. Management of emergencies in adults with congenital heart disease. Am J Cardiol 200
- Collins N, Piran S, Harrison J, Azevedo E, Oechslin E, Silversides CK. Prevalence and determinants of anemia in adults with complex congenital heart disease and ventricular dysfunction (subaortic righ
- Kovacs AH, Saidi AS, Kuhl EA, Sears SF, Silversides C, Harrison JL, Ong L, Colman J, Oechslin E, Nolan RP. Depression and anxiety in adult congenital heart disease: Predictors and prevalence. Int J Ca
What do you attribute your success to?
Balanced Personality, Detail Oriented, Respects Patients
Areas of research
Long-term Outome in Congenital Heart Disease
Pulmonary hypertension in congenital heart disease
Cyanotic congenital heart disease
Non-compaction of the left ventricular myocardium
Hobbies / Sports
- Musician; Plays Trombone
Favorite professional publications
- European Heart Journal
Areas of research
Long-term Outome in Congenital Heart Disease
Pulmonary hypertension in congenital heart disease
Cyanotic congenital heart disease
Non-compaction of the left ventricular myocardium
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