Prof. Dr. Henryk Dreger

Prof. Dr. med. Henryk Dreger is a leading interventional cardiologist and the Medical Director of the Structural Heart Interventions Program (SHIP) at the German Heart Center Charité (DHZC) in Berlin. His clinical expertise is defined by a mastery of minimally invasive, catheter-based treatments for structural heart diseases. He is particularly renowned for his work with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and innovative therapies for the tricuspid valve, such as the TRICAVAL technique. As a high-volume interventionalist, Professor Dreger specializes in managing complex anatomical challenges, including coronary protection during valve procedures and valve-in-valve re-interventions, ensuring that even high-risk patients have access to life-saving, non-surgical options. In addition to his clinical leadership, Professor Dreger is a prominent researcher focused on the intersection of diagnostic imaging and interventional outcomes. He played a pivotal role in the European DISCHARGE trial, which revolutionized the diagnostic pathway for stable chest pain by proving that non-invasive cardiac CT is a safe and effective alternative to invasive catheter examinations for specific patient groups. His research also explores the long-term clinical impact of EKG changes post-TAVI and the development of new interventional protocols for advanced heart failure. As a W2 Professor at Charité, he is deeply involved in academic mentorship and the digital transformation of cardiology, advocating for the integration of high-resolution imaging to improve the precision and safety of structural heart interventions worldwide.