Head of Cardiac CT and MRI
DASA
Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fernanda Erthal, MD, MSc is a board-certified cardiologist with advanced expertise in cardiovascular imaging, including cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and cardiac computed tomography (CCT). She holds a Master’s degree in Cardiovascular Sciences from the Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil, and completed advanced subspecialty training in cardiac imaging, including an international fellowship in Canada.
Dr. Erthal currently serves as Head of the Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI Departmen of DASA, one of the largest healthcare networks in Brazil. In this leadership role, she oversees clinical operations, protocol development, quality assurance, and physician training in advanced cardiac imaging.
She has been actively involved in medical education since 2018 and currently serves as Head of the Cardiac Imaging Fellowship Program at DASA. Her academic and clinical interests include cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, ischemic heart disease, and the application of multimodality imaging in complex cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Erthal regularly participates in scientific and educational activities, including peer review for cardiology journals and invited lectures, with a strong commitment to advancing high-quality cardiovascular imaging and professional education.
Quick Fire Session 5: Valvular and Subvalvular Disease (Monitor 15)
Saturday, February 7, 2026
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM