Breadcrumb < Doctors Sven Plein, MD, PhD, MSCMR, FESC, FEACVI, FRCP Consultant Cardiologist Request an appointment Phone+44 (0) 207 871 2575 Share profile Print the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email the page Details Section descripter goes here Expertise Sven Plein, MD, PhD, MSCMR, FESC, FEACVI, FRCP, is an expert in cardiovascular imaging, in particular magnetic resonance imaging of the heart. Conditions treated Arrhythmias Cardiac involvement in diabetes Cardiac involvement in inflammatory conditions Cardiomyopathy Chest pain Inherited heart disease Myocarditis Note that Professor Plein does not see patients at Mayo Clinic but takes referrals for imaging tests. Areas of focus Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Cardiology Cardiovascular imaging Education Professor Plein went to medical school in Germany, earning an MD in radiology, before coming to the UK for specialist medical training. He obtained a PhD in cardiology at the University of Leeds in 2003 and has been a consultant cardiologist since 2003. Research As the British Heart Foundation Professor of Cardiovascular Imaging, professor Plein leads a large research group that aims to reduce heart problems in people with diabetes and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. He has published more than 450 journal articles and several books in the field of cardiovascular imaging. Honours Visiting professor of cardiology, King's College London, University of London Visiting professor of cardiology, University College London Professional memberships Past president and fellow, Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Master and fellow, European Society of Cardiology Past vice president and fellow, European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging Fellow, Royal College of Physicians Languages English German