Dr. Ignacio García-Bolao is a cardiologist at Clínica Universidad de Navarra in Pamplona, Spain. His primary clinical focus is the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, including complex heart rhythm disorders.

The clinic identifies him as Director of the Department of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. His professional training includes specialization in cardiology and additional subspecialty training in cardiac electrophysiology at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona in 1996.

Specialization in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Cardiac electrophysiology is a subspecialty of cardiology concerned with electrical activity and rhythm disorders of the heart. It involves the evaluation and treatment of conditions that cause the heart to beat too quickly, too slowly, or irregularly.

Common conditions include atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular tachycardia.

Diagnosis may involve electrocardiograms, Holter monitoring, cardiac imaging, electrophysiological studies, and other investigations. The choice of testing depends on the symptoms, suspected arrhythmia, and medical history.

Atrial Fibrillation and Catheter Ablation

Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm that may cause palpitations, fatigue, breathlessness, or an increased risk of stroke.

Treatment may involve medication, management of associated cardiovascular conditions, anticoagulation when indicated, and catheter ablation in selected patients.

Catheter ablation uses specialized catheters to deliver energy to targeted areas of cardiac tissue responsible for abnormal electrical signals. The objective is to reduce or eliminate the arrhythmia, although outcomes and suitability vary between patients.

Dr. García-Bolao's official profile documents extensive experience in electrophysiology procedures, including more than 4,000 atrial fibrillation ablations as first operator. It also records experience in complex arrhythmia ablation and cardiac device procedures.

Complex Arrhythmias and Cardiac Devices

Complex arrhythmias, including ventricular tachycardia, may require advanced diagnostic and therapeutic planning. Treatment decisions depend on the type of rhythm disorder, underlying heart disease, symptoms, and risk assessment.

Cardiac devices such as pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization devices may be appropriate for selected patients.

Dr. García-Bolao's documented areas of expertise include implantation and follow-up of pacemakers, defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization devices.

Academic and Research Contributions

Dr. García-Bolao graduated in Medicine from the University of Navarra in 1989 and completed cardiology specialization in 1994. He obtained his doctorate in Medicine and Surgery in the same year.

He has served as Director of the Department of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery at Clínica Universidad de Navarra since June 2009. His academic activities include university teaching, research participation, editorial responsibilities, and doctoral supervision.

International Patient Information

Patients seeking cardiac electrophysiology evaluation should prepare ECGs, Holter monitor results, echocardiograms, cardiac MRI or CT reports, medication lists, and records of previous ablation or device procedures.

These documents help the cardiology team review the arrhythmia and determine whether further testing, medication adjustment, ablation, or device treatment should be considered.

Treatment suitability and procedural risks require individualized cardiology assessment.