Jan Kovac MD, FESC, FRCP, FACC

Jan Kovac is a Consultant Cardiologist based at the University of Leicester NHS Glenfield Hospital, one of the national and international leading centers for specialized cardiology. He obtained his primary medical degree at Charles University, Prague. He has been a trained cardiologist in the UK for over 25 years. Jan Kovac has a wide practice covering whole clinical cardiology and extensive procedural experience as one of the highest volume operators in the fields of coronary angioplasty, stenting as well as structural heart interventions, such as keyhole valve replacement and repair, closure of septal heart defects and treatment of atrial fibrillation complications. He is a worldwide pioneer and leader in the field of minimally invasive heart interventions (TAVI, LAA, mitral procedures).

Jan Kovac has a keen interest and expertise in interventional therapies preventing strokes. He is widely recognized worldwide as one of the leaders in the field of structural heart interventions, with numerous honorary appointments in several countries. As a Professor of Interventional Cardiology and the Lead of Specialised Cardiology, he supports continuous innovation in the field of interventional therapies for a wide variety of heart conditions (I was awarded the title of the National NHS Innovator in 2009). He leads the European Society of Cardiology as Chair of the Stroke Council. He is frequently invited to lead/supervise minimally invasive and complex heart procedures (TAVI) around the world