Contact information: Working Groups
updated May 14, 2013
WG of Acute Cardiac Care
Chairman
Cardiology Consultant, Doctor in charge of CCU, MD, Ilkka Tierala
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Catheterisation Laboratory, P.O. Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)9 4711 /central will page, E-mail: ilkka.tierala(at)hus.fi
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Catheterisation Laboratory, P.O. Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)9 4711 /central will page, E-mail: ilkka.tierala(at)hus.fi
Secretary
Chief Physician, MD, Juha Valli
Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, Hyvinkää Hospital, Emergency Department, Sairaalankatu 1, FI-05850 Hyvinkää, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)19 45 871 /central will page, E-mail: juha.valli(at)hus.fi
Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, Hyvinkää Hospital, Emergency Department, Sairaalankatu 1, FI-05850 Hyvinkää, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)19 45 871 /central will page, E-mail: juha.valli(at)hus.fi
Vice Chairperson
Cardiologist, MD, PhD, Kirsi Majamaa-Voltti
Oulu University Hospital, Department of Intensive Care and CCU, P.O. Box 20, FI-90029 OYS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)8 315 4781, E-mail: kirsi.majamaa-voltti(at)ppshp.fi
Oulu University Hospital, Department of Intensive Care and CCU, P.O. Box 20, FI-90029 OYS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)8 315 4781, E-mail: kirsi.majamaa-voltti(at)ppshp.fi
WG of Young Cardiologists
WG Main contact person, regional contact person, Helsinki
MD, Kirsi Korpi
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Department of Cardiology, P.O. Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)9 4711 /central will page, E-mail: kirsi.korpi(at)hus.fi
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Department of Cardiology, P.O. Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)9 4711 /central will page, E-mail: kirsi.korpi(at)hus.fi
Regional contact person of Oulu
MD, Antti Hakalahti
Oulu University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, P.O. Box 20, FI-90029 OYS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)8 315 3684, E-mail: antti.hakalahti(at)ppshp.fi
Oulu University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, P.O. Box 20, FI-90029 OYS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)8 315 3684, E-mail: antti.hakalahti(at)ppshp.fi
Regional contact person, Tampere
MD, Minna Tahvanainen
Heart Center Co., Tampere University Hospital, P.O. Box 2000, FI-33521 Tampere, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)3 3116 6546, E-mail: minna.tahvanainen(at)sydankeskus.fi
Heart Center Co., Tampere University Hospital, P.O. Box 2000, FI-33521 Tampere, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)3 3116 6546, E-mail: minna.tahvanainen(at)sydankeskus.fi
Regional contact person, Kuopio
MD, Hanna Viinikainen
Kuopio University Hospital, Heart Center, P.O. Box 100, FI-70029 KYS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)17 173 311 /central will page, E-mail: hanna.k.viinikainen(at)kuh.fi
Kuopio University Hospital, Heart Center, P.O. Box 100, FI-70029 KYS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)17 173 311 /central will page, E-mail: hanna.k.viinikainen(at)kuh.fi
Regional contact person, Turku
Resident in Cardiology, MD, PhD, Riikka Lautamäki
Turku University Hospital, Heart Center, P.O. Box 52, FI-20521 Turku, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)2 313 0000 /central will page, E-mail: riikka.lautamaki(at)tyks.fi
Phone +358 (0)2 313 0000 /central will page, E-mail: riikka.lautamaki(at)tyks.fi
WG of Invasive Cardiology
Chairman
Cardiologist, MD, PhD, Hannu Romppanen
Kuopio University Hospital, Heart Center, P.O. Box 100, FI-70029 KYS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)17 173 311, E-mail: hannu.romppanen(at)kuh.fi
Kuopio University Hospital, Heart Center, P.O. Box 100, FI-70029 KYS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)17 173 311, E-mail: hannu.romppanen(at)kuh.fi
Secretary
Cardiologist, MD, PhD, Olli Kajander
Heart Center Co., Tampere University Hospital, P.O. Box 2000, FI-33521 Tampere, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)3 311 611, E-mail: olli.kajander(at)sydankeskus.fi
Heart Center Co., Tampere University Hospital, P.O. Box 2000, FI-33521 Tampere, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)3 311 611, E-mail: olli.kajander(at)sydankeskus.fi
WG of Echocardiography
Chairperson
Cardiologist, MD, Suvi Tuohinen
Heart Center Co., Tampere University Hospital, P.O. Box 2000, FI-33521 Tampere, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)3 3116 9580, E-mail: suvi.tuohinen(at)sydankeskus.fi
Secretary
MD, Minna Kylmälä
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Department of Cardiology, P.O.Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)50 427 9866, E-mail: minna.kylmala(at)hus.fi
WG of Medical Treatment
Chairman
Academy Research Fellow, MD, PhD, Risto Kerkelä
University of Oulu, Institute of Biomedicine, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Aapistie 5, FI-90220 Oulu, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)8 537 5252, E-mail: risto.kerkela(at)oulu.fi
Secretary
MD, PhD, Esko Kankuri
Biomedicum, University of Helsinki, Institute of Biomedicine, Pharmacology, P.O. Box 63, FI-00014 University of Helsinki, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)9 1912 5336, E-mail: esko.kankuri(at)helsinki.fi
Biomedicum, University of Helsinki, Institute of Biomedicine, Pharmacology, P.O. Box 63, FI-00014 University of Helsinki, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)9 1912 5336, E-mail: esko.kankuri(at)helsinki.fi
Vice Chairman
Postdoctoral Researcher, Piet Finckenberg
Biomedicum 1, Institute of Biomedicine, Pharmacology, Haartmanninkatu 8, FI-00290 Helsinki, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)9 1912 5345, E-mail: piet.finckenberg(at)helsinki.fi
Biomedicum 1, Institute of Biomedicine, Pharmacology, Haartmanninkatu 8, FI-00290 Helsinki, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)9 1912 5345, E-mail: piet.finckenberg(at)helsinki.fi
WG of Basic Science
Chairperson
Cardiologist, Docent, Tiina Heliö
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Meilahti, Division of Cardiology, P.O.Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)40 581 9699, E-mail: tiina.helio(at)hus.fi
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Meilahti, Division of Cardiology, P.O.Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)40 581 9699, E-mail: tiina.helio(at)hus.fi
Secretary
Docent, MD, PhD, Katriina Aalto-Setälä
Heart Center Co., Tampere University Hospital, P.O. Box 2000, FI-33521 Tampere, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)40 582 9567, E-mail: katriina.aalto-setala(at)uta.fi
Heart Center Co., Tampere University Hospital, P.O. Box 2000, FI-33521 Tampere, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)40 582 9567, E-mail: katriina.aalto-setala(at)uta.fi
WG of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation
Chairman
Chief Physician, Docent, MD, PhD, Mikko Syvänne
Finnish Heart Association, Oltermannintie 8, FI-00620 Helsinki, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)9 7527 5227, E-mail: mikko.syvanne(at)sydanliitto.fi
Finnish Heart Association, Oltermannintie 8, FI-00620 Helsinki, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)9 7527 5227, E-mail: mikko.syvanne(at)sydanliitto.fi
Secretary
Chief Physician, MD, PhD, Maire Rantala
Central Hospital of Seinäjoki, Huhtalantie 53, FI-60220 Seinäjoki, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)6 415 4111, Mobile +358 (0)50 539 8912, E-mail: maire.rantala(at)fimnet.fi
Central Hospital of Seinäjoki, Huhtalantie 53, FI-60220 Seinäjoki, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)6 415 4111, Mobile +358 (0)50 539 8912, E-mail: maire.rantala(at)fimnet.fi
Vice Chairman
Cardiologist, MD, PhD, Marit Granér
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Division of Cardiology, P.O. Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)50 427 0576, E-mail: marit.graner(at)hus.fi
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Division of Cardiology, P.O. Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)50 427 0576, E-mail: marit.graner(at)hus.fi
WG of Cardiac Arrhythmias and Pacing
Chairman
MD, PhD, Consultant Cardiologist, Heikki Mäkynen
Heart Center Co., Tampere University Hospital, P.O. Box 2000, FI-33521 Tampere, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)3 3116 4142, Mobile +358 (0)400 510 905, E-mail: heikki.makynen(at)sydankeskus.fi
Heart Center Co., Tampere University Hospital, P.O. Box 2000, FI-33521 Tampere, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)3 3116 4142, Mobile +358 (0)400 510 905, E-mail: heikki.makynen(at)sydankeskus.fi
Secretary
MD, PhD, Consultant Cardiologist, Lasse Oikarinen
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Division of Cardiology, P.O. Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)9 4717 2442, E-mail: lasse.oikarinen(at)hus.fi
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Division of Cardiology, P.O. Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)9 4717 2442, E-mail: lasse.oikarinen(at)hus.fi
WG of Cardiac Imaging
Chairperson
Specialist in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, MD, PhD, Satu Kärkkäinen
Kuopio University Hospital, Heart Center and Clinical Imaging Center, P.O. Box 100, FI-70029 KYS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)44 717 5760, E-mail: satu.karkkainen(at)kuh.fi
Secretary
Resident in Cardiology, MD, PhD, Riikka Lautamäki
Turku University Hospital, Heart Center, P.O. Box 52, FI-20521 Turku, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)2 313 0000 /central will page, E-mail: riikka.lautamaki(at)tyks.fi
WG of Heart Failure
Chairman
Chief Physician, MD, PhD, Veli-Pekka Harjola
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Meilahti, Dept. of Internal Medicine, Division of Emergency and Acute Care, P.O. Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)50 427 0163, E-mail: veli-pekka.harjola(at)hus.fi
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Meilahti, Dept. of Internal Medicine, Division of Emergency and Acute Care, P.O. Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)50 427 0163, E-mail: veli-pekka.harjola(at)hus.fi
Secretary
MD, Johan Lassus
HUCH, Jorvi Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, P.O. Box 800, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone , E-mail: johan.lassus(at)fimnet.fi
HUCH, Jorvi Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, P.O. Box 800, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone , E-mail: johan.lassus(at)fimnet.fi
Vice Chairman
Consultant in Cardiology, MD, PhD, Jyri Lommi
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Department of Cardiology, P.O.Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)50 427 0195, E-mail: jyri.lommi(at)hus.fi
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Department of Cardiology, P.O.Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)50 427 0195, E-mail: jyri.lommi(at)hus.fi
WG of Congenital Heart Disease
Chairman
MD, Pediatric Cardiologist, Juha-Matti Happonen
HUCH, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, P.O. Box 281, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)50 427 2276, E-mail: juha-matti.happonen(at)hus.fi
HUCH, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, P.O. Box 281, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)50 427 2276, E-mail: juha-matti.happonen(at)hus.fi
Secretary
MD, Pediatric Cardiologist, Tiina Ojala
HUCH, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, P.O. Box 281, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)50 427 0558, E-mail: tiina.h.ojala(at)hus.fi
HUCH, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, P.O. Box 281, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)50 427 0558, E-mail: tiina.h.ojala(at)hus.fi
Vice Chairperson
MD, Pediatric Cardiologist, Anita Hiippala
HUCH, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, P.O. Box 281, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)50 427 2396, E-mail: anita.hiippala(at)hus.fi
HUCH, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, P.O. Box 281, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)50 427 2396, E-mail: anita.hiippala(at)hus.fi
WG of Thrombosis
Chairperson
HUCH, Department of Hematology, P.O. Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone mobile +358 (0) 40 5387891, E-mail: aino.lepantalo(at)uta.fi
Secretary
Consultant in Cardiology, MD, PhD, Mika Lehto
Helsinki University Central Hospital, Department of Cardiology, P.O. Box 340, FI-00029 HUS, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)9 4711 /central will page, E-mail: mika.lehto(at)hus.fi
Vise Chairman
Professor, Juhani Airaksinen
Turku University Hospital, Heart Center, P.O. Box 52, FI-20521 Turku, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)2 313 1005, E-mail: juhani.airaksinen(at)tyks.fi
Turku University Hospital, Heart Center, P.O. Box 52, FI-20521 Turku, FINLAND
Phone +358 (0)2 313 1005, E-mail: juhani.airaksinen(at)tyks.fi