Kyung Hee Kim

Spécialisation: Cardiologist
21 années d'expérience
Parle:
English, Korean
Espace de travail: République de Corée, Incheon, SEJONG HOSPITAL
Nommée au comité des membres de cardiologie clinique de l'American Heart Association - un rôle de leadership international pour un cardiologue coréen.
Le Dr Kyung Hee Kim est directrice du Centre de transplantation cardiaque à l'hôpital Incheon Sejong. Elle siège au comité des membres de cardiologie clinique de l'American Heart Association. Il s'agit d'un rôle de leadership rare pour un cardiologue coréen. Le Dr Kim est spécialisée dans l'insuffisance cardiaque, la gestion des transplantations et l'assistance circulatoire mécanique. Elle est titulaire d'un doctorat en médecine et d'un doctorat de l'Université nationale de Séoul.
- A effectué un stage de recherche à la Mayo Clinic.
- Traite des pathologies complexes telles que l'hypertension pulmonaire et les maladies cardiaques génétiques.
- Experte en dispositifs d'assistance ventriculaire (VAD) et en assistance ECMO.
- Travaille à l'hôpital Sejong, accrédité par la KOIHA, qui traite plus de 400 000 patients par an.

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Qualifications

Dr. Kyung Hee Kim is the Director of the Heart Transplantation Center and Head of Cardiology at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She is among the few Korean cardiologists appointed to the American Heart Association Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee. This specialist completed research training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.

Clinical Specialization & Treatment

Dr. Kim treats advanced heart failure and performs heart transplant management. She uses mechanical circulatory support including ventricular assist devices (VAD) and ECMO – a machine that takes over the work of the heart and lungs. The specialist treats complex cardiomyopathies, pulmonary hypertension, and genetic heart disorders. Her practice also covers valvular heart disease and adult congenital heart conditions.

The doctor performs diagnostic and interventional procedures:

Coronary angiography
Carotid angioplasty and stenting
Transluminal arterial angioplasty (PTA)
Covered stent placement
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) – a non-invasive therapy that uses pressure cuffs on the legs to increase blood flow to the heart
Advanced echocardiography and carotid ultrasound

Academic Background & International Training

Seoul National University College of Medicine – Medical Degree (MD)
Seoul National University College of Medicine – Master’s Degree (MS)
Seoul National University College of Medicine – Doctoral Degree (PhD)
Mayo Clinic, USA – International Research Fellowship
Advanced clinical training in cardiology at cardiovascular centers

Professional Leadership & Research

Dr. Kim leads multidisciplinary teams at Incheon Sejong Hospital involving cardiac surgery and imaging. She develops clinical protocols and educational programs for critical cardiac care. The specialist contributes to national and international guidelines for heart failure treatment. She also participates in developing practice standards for pulmonary hypertension management.

Memberships

American Heart Association (AHA) – Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee
International professional societies for pulmonary hypertension and heart failure
National cardiology societies in the Republic of Korea