Professor Dr. Michiel Rienstra

Biography

Michiel Rienstra is a Professor of Clinical Cardiology at the University of Groningen and a cardiologist specializing in cardiac and cardiovascular systems. His primary areas of expertise include arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and implantable cardiac devices. He has undertaken several significant positions in the field, such as being an initiator for the HeartNetwork Northern-Netherlands and serving as a member on various advisory boards, including the Norwegian Exercise Atrial Fibrillation Initiative and the AFFECT-EU advisory board. Furthermore, he is actively involved in numerous research projects, functioning as co-principal investigator for the DECISION trial and as work package leader for projects related to atrial fibrillation management and digital health. He contributes to the advancement of cardiovascular medicine through his active participation in scientific committees and guidelines development, indicating his influential role in shaping clinical practices and research initiatives in cardiology.

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