Dr Peter Henriksen

Dr Henriksen qualified in medicine from Edinburgh University in 1996 with a first class intercalated honours degree in neuroscience. He commenced clinical training in Edinburgh and London before being awarded a Wellcome Trust Clinical Training Fellowship leading to a PhD examining mechanisms of injury and repair in atherosclerosis - the cause of angina and heart attacks. He completed his cardiology training in Edinburgh with sub-specialty expertise in percutaneous coronary intervention (balloon and stent treatment for coronary arteries) and is currently Cardiac Catheter Lab director at Edinburgh Heart Centre. He works between the Western General Hospital and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and specialises in complex stenting procedures for  coronary arteries including primary angioplasty treatment for acute heart attacks, opening up arteries that are completely blocked (chronic total occlusions), coronary physiology and intravascular imaging. He welcomes all general cardiology referrals and has additional expertise in CT coronary angiography and management of the heart in patients receiving cancer treatment (cardio-oncology). He leads an active research program with previous studies examining novel treatments to reduce heart muscle injury during heart attack. The Cardiac CARE study is examining new approaches to monitor and prevent heart muscle injury in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Dr Henriksen recognises the importance of a patient centred approach to cardiac problems. This may involve sophisticated investigation and treatment but he believes that clear explanation and outline of all treatment options are key to meeting the patient's needs and concerns. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments • Video Consultation • Coronary angioplasty and stenting • ECG (electrocardiogram) • CT Coronary Angiogram • ECG monitor (24 hours) • General Cardiology • High Blood Pressure • Chest pain- angina - coronary heart disease • Cardio-oncology and cardiac monitoring during chemotherapy • Heart Failure • Heart Valve disease • Dizziness and blackouts • Palpitation • Shortness of breath • Heart rhythm problems and atrial fibrillation/flutter

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2003–2009
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   UAB Barcelona

2. 2009–2013
   Residency · Cardiology

   Universidad de Sevilla

3. 2013–2014
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Cleveland Clinic, US

1. 2013-09–2014-08
   Junior consultant

   UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

1. 1 Choose a slot
2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 16 · i10: 12

Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes

   Dr Peter Henriksen, et al. · JACC, 2025

   DOI: 10.7320/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 65

2. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Peter Henriksen, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2024

   DOI: 10.7641/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 51

3. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes

   Dr Peter Henriksen, et al. · JACC, 2023

   DOI: 10.4061/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 77

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