J. Thijssen

Joep Thijssen successfully completed his PhD research (2009-2012) with a focus on pacemakers and ICDs. Thereafter he followed the cardiologist training at the LUMC and Alrijne Hospital (2012-2018) and accomplished a fellowship in cardiac devices (2018).

Currently he works as a cardiologist in the Alrijne Hospital where his main areas of interest are cardiac devices and arrhythmias. With his support, new pacing techniques as physiologic pacing (His and bundle branch) are being implemented. Next to his clinical work, he is the initiator of a cooperation between the general practitioners and cardiologist to deliver first line cardiac diagnostics in his region. This results in efficient utilization of health care capacity, shorter waiting lists and cost-effectiveness for patients with cardiac complaints and a low risk profile.