University Hospitals Sussex, England

Practical information 

  • Centre: Sussex Cardiac Centre, University Hospitals Sussex, Brighton, England.
  • Experience in hosting fellows: "We have Structural and Coronary Fellows each year and have done so for many years. We have hosted Fellows from Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Pakistan, Malaysia, Hong Kong and England."
  • Research activities of the Host Centre: Very active. 40 studies ongoing at any one time. 10 full time cardiac research nurses. 2 MD students.
  • Education activities of the Host Centre: Twice-weekly educational meetings and MDTs.
  • Annual performance ✅
  • 500 TAVI per year
  • 60 PFO
  • 40 LAAO
  • 30 ASD
  • 60 Mitral/Tricuspid clip
  • 10 PVL
  • 10 mitral percutaneous implants
  • 5 percutaneous tricuspid implants
  • 1000 coronary cases including 300 PPCI which Fellows participate in.
  • CTO, DCB expertise

Fellowship Programme Coordinators/Supervisors

Christopher Broyd

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist

Bart's Hearts Centre - Brighton, United Kingdom

James Cockburn

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist

Sussex Cardiac Centre - BRIGHTON, United Kingdom

David Hildick-Smith

Interventional cardiologist / Cardiologist

Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals Nhs Trust - Brighton, United Kingdom