I studied medicine because I like science, as well as dealing with people. I believe in the principle: "Primum non nocere". In internal medicine I like the concept of comprehensiveness and diagnostic analysis. I have been a lover of cardiology since the first time I heard a heart beat, and I am passionate about multimodality cardiovascular imaging (Echocardiography, Computed Tomog, and especially Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance). I know what it is to be patient, so for me it is essential to give the best care, clarify doubts and provide confidence.

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• Specialist in Cardiology. Universidad de Costa Rica. 2014 - 2017
• Internal Medicine specialist. Universidad de Costa Rica. 2010 - 2013
• Bachelor of Medical Sciences, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Doctorate Pr. Universidad de Costa Rica. 2001 - 2007

• Physicians and Surgeons College of Costa Rica cod. MED9363Active

  Medic and Surgeon - Costa Rica

• Costa Rican Association of Cardiology MED 9363
• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. ACC 3902212
• European Society of Cardiology ESC 574083

• 2013 - Medical Assistant Cardiology Service Hospital R.A. Calderón Guardia
• 2021- Professor of Medicine undergraduate and Postgraduate-University of Costa Rica
• 2020- Medical Specialist in Cardiovascular Imaging (MRI, CT, Echo) -Center for Medical Images Dr. Chavarría Estrada

• 1. Ávila-Sánchez D, Cambronero-Cortinas E, Barreiro-Pérez M, Rodríguez-Hernádez JL, Díaz Fernández B, Sánchez PL. Different phenotypes of Anderson-Fabry disease identified with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in a family with the same late-onset mutation. American Journal of Case Reports 2020; 21: e925631.
• 2. Ávila-Sánchez D. Resonancia magnética cardíaca en la miocardiopatía chagásica crónica. Una herramienta para optimizar el diagnóstico, la estratificación de riesgo y el pronóstico. Revista Costarricense de Cardiología. 2020. Vol. 22 (No.1).
• 3. Ávila-Sánchez D, Barreiro-Pérez M, Cambronero-Cortinas E, García-Lanzas F, Sánchez PL. Isolated left inferior vein anomalous connection in an older woman (rarest variant of partial pulmonary anomalous venous connection). Journal of Clinical Images. 2020; 3 (1): 1066.
• 4. Fernández de Gatta MA, Martín García A, Martín García AC, Rodríguez Estévez L, Castillo Y, Cabanillas Cabral AA, Díaz Peláez E, López Cadenas F, Barreiro Pérez M, Vallejo García VE, Ávila Sánchez D, Sánchez Pablo C, Díaz Dorado P, Sánchez Fernéndez PL. Síndrome Mielodisplásico bajo soporte transfusional: nueva escala predictiva de muerte y eventos cardiovasculares. Revista Española de Cardiología. 2019; Vol 72 (Supl 1): 521.
• 5. Ávila-Sánchez D, Fernández-González R. Diagnóstico diferencial mediante ecocardiografía de la miocardiopatía restrictiva vs pericarditis constrictiva. Revista Costarricense de Cardiología. 2016, vol.18, n.1-2, pp. 41-50.