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Doctor Ricardo LEON DE LA FUENTE

Centro Cardiovascular Salta, Salta (Argentina)

Member of:

European Society of Cardiology
Heart Failure Association of the ESC

Dr. Leon de la Fuente is a distinguished specialist in non-invasive cardiology, with a focused expertise in echocardiography and Doppler imaging, as well as a certified specialist in critical care medicine. His medical career spans clinical, academic, and research domains, reflecting a commitment to excellence and innovation in cardiovascular health. Dr.Leon de la Fuente serves as the Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Center of Salta, and as Chief of the Department of Internal Medicine at Papa Francisco Hospital, where he leads multidisciplinary teams in delivering high-quality patient care. He is also a Professor of Medicine, dedicated to the education and mentorship of future medical professionals. His academic achievements include a Ph.D. from the University of Bergen (Norway), where his doctoral thesis explored inequality and socioeconomic factors in coronary syndromes—a topic that underscores his broader interest in the intersection of cardiovascular disease and public healt

High admission levels of Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA) in acute MI patients are associated with increased rates of all-cause mortality and cardiac death at 5 years follow-up.

Event: ESC Congress 2025

Topic: Biomarkers

Session: Pathomechanisms of coronary artery disease

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