Core Competencies

• Diagnostic and therapeutic coronary angiography, including stent placement and drug-coated balloon interventions.
• Diagnostic right-heart catheterization.
• Right-heart catheterization for the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension.
• Diseases involving the heart and coronary arteries, including myocardial infarction and other acute cardiac conditions.
• Cardiomyopathy and heart failure, and management of heart valve diseases.
• Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hypercholesterolemia.
• Palpitations, arrhythmias, dizziness, and cardiac-related syncope.
• Diagnosis and evaluation of chest pain and shortness of breath.
• Prevention of cardiovascular diseases and ongoing cardiac health monitoring.
• Myocarditis and pericarditis (inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart).
• Interpretation and analysis of electrocardiograms (ECG) and ambulatory cardiac monitoring.
• Exercise stress testing using a treadmill.
• Interpretation of echocardiography (cardiac ultrasound)

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Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Syria
• Residency in Internal Medicine, Aleppo University Hospital, Syria
• Cardiology Fellowship, Aleppo University Heart Hospital, Syria
• Arab Board of Health Specialization (Cardiology)
• Syrian Board of Medical Specialization (Cardiology)
• Certified in Cardiovascular Knowledge (CCK), American College of Cardiology
• Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)
• Certified in European Association of percutaneous coronary intervention (EAPCI)
• Certified in European Exam of core cardiology (EECC)