Nico Van Der Merwe

• Interventional cardiologist performing diagnostic angiograms and percutaneous interventions
• Routine care of cardiac patients in a hospital as well as ICU setting
• Implantation of arrhythmia devices, including pacemakers, internal defibrillators as well as CRT devices
• Percutaneous aortic valve interventions

Training in the diagnosis and management of cardiac arrhythmias

Participating in research activities and presenting at international congresses

• General as well as interventional cardiology
• Management of cardiac arrhythmias including ablations and device implantation
• Peripheral vascular intervention
• Giving ECG tutorials to medical students

General care of cardiac patients and both hospital and clinic setting

Diagnostic angiography and percutaneous interventions

Implantation of arrhythmia devices

Establishing a dedicated pacemaker clinic

Teaching of medical students

Training registrars and cardiology fellows

Training as cardiologist under the leadership of Prof D Marx

• Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
• Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
• Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
• Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Establishing first internal medicine practice in Mpumalanga Highveld