General information

Dr. Petar Kalaydzhiev is a cardiology specialist with over 10 years of professional experience practicing in Sofia. He works at the Cardiology Clinic of UMBAL "Tsaritsa Yoanna - ISUL", where he provides highly specialized medical care with a focus on diagnosing and treating heart failure, dyslipidemia, and related cardiovascular risk factors. His professional efforts are directed toward integrating innovative strategies for managing cardiovascular risk factors and primary prevention, including screening for sleep apnea.

Education

• As a senior assistant in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Medical University - Sofia, Dr. Kalaydzhiev actively participates in training students and residents, sharing his extensive clinical experience and scientific knowledge.

• Graduated from Medical University - Sofia in 2014

• Obtained specialization in Cardiology in 2019

• Earned a Doctor of Medicine degree (PhD) from Medical University - Sofia in January 2024

Additional qualifications

• Holds a certificate in echocardiography (fundamental level)

• Completed numerous international courses for additional qualifications in atherosclerosis and dyslipidemia

• Member of:

  • Society of Cardiologists of Bulgaria

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

  • European Atherosclerosis Society

  • European Respiratory Society

• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)

• Member of:

  • Heart Failure Association of ESC

  • Acute Cardiovascular Care Association of ESC