José María Cruz Fernández, a renowned cardiologist, has been officially inaugurated as a full academician of the Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery of Seville (Ramse), specializing in the field of Cardiology. The ceremony took place in a public and extraordinary session at the Ramón y Cajal Hall on Sunday, where Cruz delivered his entrance speech titled ‘From the heart from the heart: Reflections on Cardiology from my experiences’.
Cruz, who is an expert in various aspects of cardiology such as cholesterol, arterial hypertension, heart attack, palpitations, heart failure, and valvular heart disease, is considered a national and international reference in the field. He has served as the honorary president of the Spanish Society of Cardiology and as the head of service at the Virgin Macarena Hospital in Seville. Additionally, Cruz has supervised 37 doctoral theses as a full professor of Cardiology at the University of Seville.
During his speech, Cruz highlighted the historical significance of cardiology, emphasizing the importance of heart health and the role of positive feelings in maintaining a healthy heart. He also stressed the impact of following preventive measures in reducing the incidence of heart-related diseases and saving lives.
Cruz expressed his gratitude towards his family, colleagues, students, and patients, as well as the University of Seville and the Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery of Seville for admitting him as a Full Academician. He concluded his speech by conveying a message of hope and optimism towards the future of cardiology and heart health.
The induction of José María Cruz Fernández as a full academician of the Royal Academy of Medicine and Surgery of Seville represents a significant milestone in his career and a testament to his contributions to the field of Cardiology.