Dr. Mario Speranza

• Senior cardiologist at Hospital Clínica Bíblica, San José (current)

• Former Chief Editor, Costa Rican Cardiology Magazine (1999–2005)

• Instructor, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidad de Costa Rica (cardiovascular physiopathology/pharmacotherapy)

• Consultant in heart failure, coronary intensive care, cardiac rehabilitation

• Author of numerous scientific articles, research studies, and book chapters in cardiology

• International lecturer and congress participant; contributor to advancements in cardiac rehabilitation and pharmacotherapy

• Led or participated in multicenter clinical trials and editorials on cardiac care, hypertension, ischemia, and arrhythmia

• Member: Heart Failure Society of America, Costa Rican Society of Cardiology, European Society of Cardiology

• Repeatedly recognized for scientific contributions, leadership in clinical care, and editorial stewardship

Dr. Mario Speranza is a leading cardiologist based at Hospital Clínica Bíblica in San José, renowned for his work in heart failure management, echocardiography, and cardiovascular rehabilitation. After earning his MD and Cardiology specialization from Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Argentina, he has spent over three decades as a professor, chief editor, and clinical leader in Costa Rica. Dr. Speranza’s prolific publishing, participation in multicenter studies, and educational outreach make him a reference for Latin American and international communities in cardiac care.