Fidélio Arnaldo Da Graça Lopes Sitefane
Maputo
Summary
Dedicated Cardiologist with over ten years of experience in Pediatric and Adult Cardiology, specializing in catheterization procedures. Proficient in performing a wide range of cardiac interventions for patients of all ages, ensuring optimal care and outcomes. Committed to continuous learning and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to advance patient treatment strategies. Strong communication skills and a proven ability to thrive in high-pressure clinical environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Interventional Cardiologist
Instituto Do Coração
07.2017 - Current
- Hospital-employed 36 physician practice.
- Interventional Cardiologist in 45-bed humanitarian hospital.
- General Pediatric and Adult Cardiology.
- Respond to acute cardiac emergencies and provide interventions as necessary.
- Responsible for Pediatric cardiac catheterization laboratory
- Coordination and participation in cardiac catheterization missions.
- Conducting research activities and presenting academic topics.
- Participation in the hospital's teaching activities: training medical students and hospital nurses.
Medical Consultant
Fidélio Sitefane Consultoria & Serviços, EI
12.2023 - Current
- Health Awareness Lectures for Companies.
- Interpret results from diagnostic tests such as echocardiograms, stress, and electrocardiogram tests conducted at other hospitals.
- Develop and recommend comprehensive patient treatment plans, including medication management and lifestyle modifications.
- Patient Referral for Medical Assistance Abroad.
Coordinator of the Pathophysiology Course
Instituto Superior De Ciências E Tecnologia
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Curriculum Development: Designed and updated the curriculum for the pathophysiology course to align with current medical standards and practices.
- Mentoring Students: Provided guidance and support to medical students, including academic advising and career counseling.
- Student Assessment: Developed and administered assessments, including exams and quizzes, to evaluate student performance and understanding of course material.
- Continuous Improvement: Engaged in self-evaluation and sought feedback to improve teaching methods and course content continuously.
Pediatric Cardiology Fellow
Hôpital Necker Enfants
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Diploma in Pediatric Cardiology.
- Performed and participated in over 1200 diagnostic and interventional pediatric procedures.
- Conducting research activities and presenting academic topics.
Internal Cardiology Resident
Instituto Do Coração
01.2012 - 06.2017
- Followed the program established by the Mozambican Doctors' Order (OrMM) for the specialty of Cardiology and was approved with distinction, achieving the second-highest mark of 18.
Education
Diplôme D´Université - Pediatric Cardiology
Université Paris Descartes – Paris V
France, Paris10.2016
M.D. -
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
Moçambique, Maputo11.2009
Skills
- Echocardiography
- Critical Care Cardiology
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Diagnostic cardiac catheterization
- Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
- Percutaneous stenosis mitral valve repair
- Congenital heart defect repair
- Structural heart interventions
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Public Speaking
Accomplishments
- Fidelio Sitefane, Sophie Malekzadeh-Milani, Olivier Villemain, Magalie Ladouceur, and Younes Boudjemline. Reduction of radiation exposure in transcatheter atrial septal defect closure: How low must we go? Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases 111(3), October 2017, DOI: 10.1016/j.acvd.2017.05.11.
- Olivier Villemain, Fidelio Sitefane, Mathieu Pernot, Sophie Malekzadeh-Milani, Mickael Tanter, Damien Bonnet and Younes Boudjemline. Toward Noninvasive Assessment of CVP Variation Using Real-Time and Quantitative Liver Stiffness Estimation. J Am Coll Cardiol Cardiovasc Imaging. 2017 Oct, 10 (10_Part_B) 1285–1286.
- Sophie Guitti Malekzadeh Milani , Fidelio Sitefane , Alexander Sizarov , Cristian Mirabile , Isabelle Szezepanski , Marien Lenoir , Diala Khraiche , Marilyne Levy , Damien Bonnet and Younes Boudjemline. Transcatheter Potts Shunt Creation in Children: Technical Data and Mid Term Results. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2020;201:A4134.
- Olivier Villemain, Sophie Malekzadeh-Milani, Fidelio Sitefane, Meriem Mostefa-Kara and Younes Boudjemline. Radiation exposure in transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus closure: time to tune? Published online by Cambridge University Press: 19 January 2018.
- Zakaria Jalal , Jean-François Piechaud , Olivier Villemain , Fidelio Sitefane, Sophie Malekzadeh-Milani, Younes Boudjemline. Percutaneous coronary artery interventions in the paediatric population: Periprocedural and late outcome. Arch Cardiovasc Dis. 2018 Nov;111(11):644-655. doi: 10.1016/j.acvd.2017.08.007. Epub 2017 Dec 26.
Affiliations
- American College of Cardiology (ACC)
Languages
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Medical Consultant
Fidélio Sitefane Consultoria & Serviços, EI
12.2023 - Current
Coordinator of the Pathophysiology Course
Instituto Superior De Ciências E Tecnologia
01.2019 - 12.2023
Interventional Cardiologist
Instituto Do Coração
07.2017 - Current
Pediatric Cardiology Fellow
Hôpital Necker Enfants
10.2014 - 10.2016
Internal Cardiology Resident
Instituto Do Coração
01.2012 - 06.2017
Diplôme D´Université - Pediatric Cardiology
Université Paris Descartes – Paris V
M.D. -
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
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