Erwin Zegers was trained at Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen. He works as a general cardiologist with broad expertise and a particular interest in imaging. He is lcharacterized by his personal approach: he takes the time to truly listen to his patients and places great value on clear explanations and open communication. Together with the patient, and in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, he aims to find the most appropriate treatment approach. His commitment extends beyond treating symptoms alone. Erwin Zegers is actively involved in improving healthcare processes and quality of care, with a strong focus on prevention and innovation. His motivation is not only to treat disease, but also to prevent it whenever possible, thereby contributing to a better and healthier life for his patients.
Specialty / areas of interest
• Prevention of cardiovascular disease, heart failure, congenital heart defects
• Sports medicine, Medical examinations for athletes/professional football players
• Cardiac diagnostics and imaging (echocardiography/Cardiac MRI/Coronary CT)
• Innovation and organization of care
• Quality improvement
Languages
Dutch, English, German
Work Experience
2010 – present: Cardiologist Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen
2008 – 2009: Fellow Non-invasive Imaging Radboudumcn, Nijmegen
Leadership and Administrative Roles
Board member, Medical Specialist Company (MSB) Cardiology (2015–present)
Member, Medical Staff Board, Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen (2023–2025)
Chair, Cardiology Partnership (2015–2022)
Medical Manager, Cardiology
Education and Certifications
2025 – EACVI Certification in Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (Level 3)
2020 – EACVI Certification in Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (Level 3)
2017–2025 – Good Clinical Practice (GCP-WMO)
2013 – European Examination in Cardiac MRI
2010 – Certified Cardiovascular Device Specialist (CCDS), International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE)
2008–2009 – Training in Non-invasive Imaging, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen
2008 – Board Certification in Cardiology
1998 – MD (Doctor of Medicine), Catholic University of Nijmegen
1991 – Propaedeutic Diploma in Medicine, Catholic University of Nijmegen
1990 – Propaedeutic Diploma in Health Sciences, Catholic University of Nijmegen
Memberships and Professional Activities
Member, Netherlands Society of Cardiology (NVVC)
Member, European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
Member, European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI)
Principal and sub-investigator in multiple (outpatient) clinical studies
Actively involved in healthcare innovation and organizational development
Member, Scientific Committee, Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen (2015–2025)
Member, NEO General Practitioners Working Group (2020–2025)
Member, Regional Acute Care Network (ROAZ)
Guest lecturer, postgraduate training for Cardiac Care Nurses, Radboud University Medical Center (2007–2012)
Member, Congenital Cardiology Committee, NVVC (2006–2007)
Publicaties
1. Kroesen SH, Vonk T, Nuijten MAH, Zegers ES, Hopman MTE, Bakker EA, Eijsvogels TMH. A cardiac-rehab home-based mHealth program to improve physical activity in patients with coronary artery disease: a randomized controlled trial. Neth Heart J. 2026 Apr 9.
2. Broeders W, van Broekhoven A, Cetinyurek-Yavuz A, Zegers E, Duijnhouwer AL, Netea MG, Bekkering S, van Royen N, El Messaoudi S, Riksen NP. Pro-inflammatory monocytes in patients with calcific aortic valve disease. Cardiovasc Res. 2025 Aug 26:cvaf148.
3. Aarts GWA, Camaro C, Adang EMM, Rodwell L, van Hout R, Brok G, Hoare A, de Pooter F, de Wit W, Cramer GE, van Kimmenade RRJ, Ouwendijk E, Rutten MH, Zegers E, van Geuns RM, Gomes MER, Damman P, van Royen N. Pre-hospital rule-out of non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome by a single troponin: final one-year outcomes of the ARTICA randomised trial. Eur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes. 2024 Aug 8;10(5):411-420
4. Aarts GWA, Camaro C, Rodwell L, Adang EMM, van Hout R, Brok G, Hoare A, de Pooter FPC, de Wit W, Cramer GE, van Kimmenade RRJ, Ouwendijk E, Rutten M, Zegers E, van Geuns RM, Gomes MER, Damman P, van Royen N. Differences in risk and costs between prehospital identified low-risk men and women with chest pain. Open Heart. 2023 Nov 27;10(2)
5. Cyril Camaro, Goaris W. A. Aarts, Eddy M.M. Adang, Roger van Hout, Gijs Brok, Anouk Hoare, Laura Rodwell, Frank de Pooter, Walter de Wit, Gilbert E. Cramer, Roland R. J. van Kimmenade, Peter Damman, Eva Ouwendijk, Martijn Rutten, Erwin Zegers, Robert-Jan M. van Geuns, Marc E. R. Gomes, and Niels van Royen on behalf of the ARTICA Investigators. Rule-out of non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome by a single, pre-hospital troponin measurement: a randomized trial. European Heart Journal (2023) 00, 1–11
6. Goltstein LCMJ, Rooijakkers MJP, Görtjes NCC, Akkermans RP, Zegers ES, Pisters R, van Wely MH, van der Wulp K, Drenth JPH, van Geenen EJM, van Royen N. Reduction of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with Heyde syndrome undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Circ Cardiovascular Interv 2022;15(7)
7. Vonk T, Bakker EA, Zegers ES, Hopman MTE, Eijsvogels TMH. Effect of a personalised mHealth home-based training application on physical activity levels during and after centre-based cardiac rehabilitation: rationale and design of the Cardiac Rehapp randomised control trial. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2021 Sep 12;7(3)
8. Bonnes JL, Keuper W, Westra SW, Zegers ES, Oostendorp TF, Brouwer MA, Smeets JL. Characteristics of ventricular fibrillation in relation to cardiac aetiology and shock success: A waveform analysis study in ICD-patient. Resuscitation. 2015 Jan;86:95-9
9. Elders J., Winkens M.H., Zegers E.S., Bouwels L.H.R. The application of cardiac computed tomography to visualize the coronary vein anatomy for implantation of cardiac resynchronization therapy in a patient with a cardiac right-lateral displacement and rotation. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2012;13(2):200
10. S.L.Snijders, A.J.M. Oude Ophuis, B.T.J. Meursing, E.S. Zegers. Capecitabine-induced coronary spasm. J of Chinese Clinic Med 2010:5:181-183
11. D.H.F. Gommans, M.J. van der Vlugt, J.W. op den Akker, E.S. Zegers, A.P.J. van Dijk. Etiology of diminished left ventricular function in patients with Tetralogy of Fallot by cardiac magnetic resonance. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson 2009, 11(Suppl 1):P173
12. E. S. Zegers, F.W.A. Verheugt. Hotline Sessions of the 29th European Congress of Cardiology. Eur Heart J 2007;28: 2799 – 2802
13. E.S. Zegers, H.R.Gehlmann, F.W.A. Verheugt. Acute myocardial infarction due to an acute type A aortic dissection involving the left main coronary artery. Neth Heart J 2007; 15: 263–264
14. E.S.Zegers, B.T.J. Meursing, E.B. Zegers, A.J.M. Oude Ophuis. Coronary Tortuosity: A long and winding road. Neth Heart J 2007;15:191-195
15. E.S. Zegers, M. Verkroost, F.W.A. Verheugt. Crossing coronary arteries: a case report.
Neth Heart J 2007;15:155-156
16. E.S.Zegers, G.A.M Pop, L.Kapusta. Evaluation of Heart Function by Tissue Velocity and Strain (rate) Imaging. Archivos de Cardiologia de Mexico 2006;75:75
17. E.C.W.Cloin, E.S. Zegers, L.Noyez, F.W.A. Verheugt, R.M.H.J. Brouwer. Papillary fibroelastoma of the mitral valve. Neth Heart J 2003;11:221-222
18. E.S.Zegers, A.J.M.Oude Ophuis, B.T.J.Meursing, D.P.Hertzberger. Thrombolysis for pacemaker induced subclavian vein thrombosis. PACE 2003;26(suppl): S135
19. E.S.Zegers, B.T.J.Meursing, F.W.A.Verheugt. Heparine gebruik tijdens coronairangiografie ‘experience based’ or ‘evidence based’? Cardiologie 2001;8:46-51
20. B.M.Swinkels, A.J.M.Oude Ophuis, E.S.Zegers, D.P.Hertzberger, B.T.J.Meursing. Recurrent pacemaker lead-induced axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis. PACE 2001;24:910-911
21. E.S.Zegers. Joggen is gezond. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde 2000;144:2422
22. E.S.Zegers, B.T.J.Meursing, A.J.M.Oude Ophuis. Cholesterol Embolism: From catheter (tip) to toe. Cardiologie 2000;7:236-239
23. E.S.Zegers, A.E.J. Golüke, S.K.Singh, A.J.M. Oude Ophuis. A case of acute myocardial infarction complicated by ventricular septal rupture and left ventricular pseudoaneurysm. Cardiologie 2000;7:143-146
24. E.S.Zegers, A.J.M.Oude Ophuis, B.T.J.Meursing, D.P.Hertzberger. Successful treatment of subclavian vein thrombosis with thrombolysis after pacemaker implantation. Cardiologie 2000;7:11-14
