Sex: Male
Education:
- University of the Philippines, Manila, Masters of Science in Epidemiology, 2002
- University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Post-Graduate Education, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, 1989
- University of Santo Tomas, Manila, B.S. Biology (Cum laude), 1985
Field of Specialization:
Cardiovascular Research, Cardiology, Internal Medicine
Researches:
Sy, R.G. Dans, A.L. Punzalan, F.E.R. Amarillo, M.L. Velandria, (2003) The prevalence of dyslipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, stroke and angina pectoris in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine Volume 41(1)
Punzalan, F.E.R., (2003 Mr) Baseline survey for the national objectives for health. Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau, Dept. of Health
Morales, D. Dans, A.L. Punzalan, F.E.R., (2002 Ja-Je) Effective screening for disease among apparently healthy Filipinos: A need for Philippine guidelines on periodic health examinations (PHEX). Public Policy Volume 6(1):
Dans, A,.L. Tumanan, B. Punzalan, F.E.R., (1996 O-D) Hypercholesterolemia in the Philippines-Setting a research agenda. Philippine Journal of Cardiology Volume 24(4):
Punzalan, F.E.R. et al., (1996 O-D) Clinical practice guidelines on the detection of management of hypercholesterolemia: Report of the multisectoral task force on the detection and management of hypercholesterolemia. Philippine Journal of Cardiology Volume 24(4):
Punzalan, F.E.R. Sy, R. Santos, R. Cutiongco, E.M. Gosiengfiao, S. George, P., (2004) Low density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) gene mutations among Filipinos with famillial hypercholesterolemia. Journal of Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis
Punzalan, F.E.R. Sy, R.G. Willing, T. Ty. T., (2004) Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among adult Filipinos. International Congress Series Volume 1262
Salvador, D. Rey, N. Ramos, G. Punzalan, F.E.R., (2004) Continous infusion vs Bolus infusion of loop diuretics in congestive heart failure. The Cochrane Library , No. 1:
Punzalan, F.E.R., (2004) Economic evaluation of the use of low molecular heparin compared to IV heparin among patients with unstable angina. Book of Abstracts, International Clinical Epidemiology Network
Sulit, D. Punzalan, F.E.R., (2002) Is there agreement among echocardiographers in applying Wilkin's score for patients with mitral stenosis. Circulation Journal Volume 66(1)
Dans, A. Tumanan, B. Punzalan, F.E.R. Villaruz, V. Jacloc, S., (2000) Evidence based medicine in developing countries. Evidence-Based Medicine: How to Practice and Teach EBM, (Sakkett, et al. eds.)
Pitangue, A. Timonera, M. Punzalan, F.E.R., (1996) Bufotoxin poisoning: A case report. Moduzzi Editore
Punzalan, F.E.R., (2004) Philippine guidelines on periodic health examination (PHEX): effective screening for diseases among apparently healthy Filipinos. Information Publication and Public Affairs. UP Manila
Punzalan, F.E.R. Sy, R., (2000 S-O) A multicenter open label 8wk study evaluating the efficacy & safety of once daily atorvastatin with hyperlipidemia. Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine Volume 38(5)
Javier, M. Soria, M. Punzalan, F.E.R., (1998 Jl-S) Cardiac troponin 1 as an aid in the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction in emergency room patients with acute chest pain. Philippine Journal of Cardiology Volume 26(3):
Punzalan, F.E.R. Lim-Quianzon, D. Pestano, N., (2001 S-O) The quality of care of patients with acute myocardial infarction in the University of the Philippines, Philippine General Hospital. Philippine Journal of Internal Medicine Volume 39(4):
Dans, A.L. Tumanan, B. Punzalan, F.E.R., (1996 O-D) Comparison of the different guidelines/consensus statements on the cholesterol issue. Philippine Journal of Cardiology Volume 24(4):
Soria, M.A.L. Javier, M. Punzalan, F.E.R., (1998) Validation of the multicenter chest pain study (MCPS) protocol in diagnosing acute myocardial infarction among Filipino patients presenting with acute chest pain in the emergency room. Philippine Journal of Cardiology Volume 26(4)
Punzalan, F.E.R. Villacin, L. Dans, A.L., (1997 Ja-Mr) Trimetazidine in stable angina: A systematic review. Philippine Journal of Cardiology Volume 25(1):
Ramos, G.C. Chua, M.A. Ngelangel, C.A. Punzalan, F.E.R. et al., (2002 Jl-S) Development of cardiotoxicity among cancer patients receiving doxorubicin at the Cancer Institute-PGH. Philippine Journal of Cardiology Volume 30(3);
Dans, A. Chua, W. Punzalan, F.E.R. Carisma, B., (1998) Sotalol in the management of ventricular arrhythmia in Filipino subjects. nPhilippine Journal of Cardiology Volume 26(4):
Dans, A. Punzalan, F.E.R. et. al., (1997 Jl-S) Usefulness of intraoperative monitoring by internists in tertiary care centers in Metro Manila. Philippine Journal of Cardiology Volume 25(3):
Punzalan, F.E.R. and Local Study Group Investigators, (2000) ELITE II Losartan heart failure survival study. The Lancet Volume 355
Punzalan, F.E.R. and Local Study Group Investigators, (2004 S) INTERHEART-Effect of potentially modifiable risk factors associated with myocardial infarction in 52 countries. Lancet Volume 364(9438):
Awards:
- Outstanding Young Scientist (Cardiology), NAST-DOST, 2005
- Most Outstanding Teacher in Applied Science, Institute of Physical Therapy, University of Santo Tomas, 1998 and 1999
- Gawad Karangalan, Araw ng Candelaria, Quezon, , 5 Ag 1999
- Distinguished Scientist Award for 2004, Philippine Heart Association, 26 My 2004
- Servier Award for the Most Outstanding Research in Cardiology, Philippine Heart Association, 2004
- Outstanding Researcher for 2004, University of the Philippines, Manila, 22 O 2004
- Cum laude, Bene Meritus, Oral Revalida, Post Graduate Education, UST, 1989