We are honoured to welcome Karim Brohi, one of the world’s leading figures in trauma care and resuscitation science.
- Date: 13 May 2026 14h30
- Location: Aula BMW, Campus Gasthuisberg
Professor Brohi is a consultant trauma surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust and Professor of Trauma Sciences at Queen Mary University of London. His work has fundamentally shaped our understanding of trauma-induced coagulopathy and the physiological response to injury, influencing both clinical practice and international guidelines.
In his lecture he will address myocardial resuscitation in major trauma. Cardiac dysfunction is increasingly recognised as a key contributor to outcomes after injury, often occurring even without direct cardiac trauma. Both clinical and experimental data demonstrate a trauma-induced secondary cardiac injury, characterised by biomarker release and impaired myocardial performance following haemorrhagic shock.
This evolving concept highlights that trauma is not only a disease of bleeding and perfusion, but also of cellular and organ dysfunction. Understanding how traumatic shock impacts cardiomyocyte function, cardiac perfusion, and overall cardiovascular performance may open new avenues for resuscitation strategies.
This lecture will challenge us to move beyond traditional endpoints and to consider the heart as a central player in the pathophysiology and treatment of major trauma.
Contact: Dries Helsloot
