Heidi Dohse

Heidi Dohse is a passionate patient advocate and the founder of Tour de Heart, bringing over four decades of lived experience as a heart patient to the forefront of medical device development. Diagnosed with a rare heart arrhythmia in 1982, she became 100% pacemaker-dependent following an experimental AV ablation procedure and has since undergone multiple cardiac surgeries. Heidi dedicates her expertise to improving patient outcomes by collaborating with physicians, researchers, and industry leaders worldwide. She champions the integration of patient perspectives in medical device innovation, emphasizing the importance of digital health, data-driven insights, and patient engagement to enhance treatment decisions and quality of life. As a global speaker, competitive cyclist, and inspiration to the heart community, Heidi bridges the gap between technology and human experience to drive meaningful advancements in healthcare.