CONSULTATN, KING ABDULAZIZ CARDIAC CENTER, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Abdulaziz R. Algethami is an experienced interventional cardiologist and educator at King Abdulaziz Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With expertise in structural heart disease interventions, including TAVI, Mitral Clip, and complex coronary interventions, he is also a program director for Adult Cardiology Fellowship Training. Dr. Algethami holds an MBA from Alfaisal University and has worked internationally, including at Dalhousie University, Canada, and San Raffaele University, Italy. His clinical interests extend to cardiology, critical care, and medical education. He is passionate about advancing cardiology through research and training the next generation of cardiologists.
Education
Dr. Abdulaziz R. Algethami has a robust educational background in medicine and business. He completed his MBA from Alfaisal University in 2023, enhancing his leadership skills in healthcare. He pursued advanced training in interventional cardiology at San Raffaele University, Italy (2019-2020), although his program was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He earned his MBBS from King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, in 2009. His certifications include the American Board of Interventional Cardiology, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and several other prominent qualifications in internal medicine and cardiology. His diverse academic background demonstrates his dedication to combining clinical excellence with effective leadership.
Experience
Dr. Abdulaziz R. Algethami has a distinguished career as an interventional cardiologist at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, since 2020. He has gained substantial expertise in complex cardiovascular procedures, including TAVI, Mitral Clip, and Impella insertion. Previously, he completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Dalhousie University, Canada, and has held multiple key academic and clinical positions. As a program director for the Adult Cardiology Fellowship Training at KSAU-HS, Dr. Algethami contributes to the development of future cardiologists. His clinical experience also extends to various leadership roles, such as serving as chief resident in cardiology at Dalhousie University and as an assistant professor at King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University. His career spans diverse roles in the healthcare industry, focusing on clinical excellence, education, and innovation.
Research Focus
Dr. Abdulaziz R. Algethami’s research interests primarily lie in structural heart disease interventions, including the use of TAVI, Mitral Clip, and coronary interventions for complex lesions. He has published on topics such as coronary access following TAVI, the long-term outcomes of TAVI in elderly patients, and the role of coronary lithotripsy in treating in-stent restenosis. He has contributed to multiple studies on cardiac function, including research into dilated cardiomyopathy in hyperthyroidism. Additionally, Dr. Algethami is passionate about exploring new treatments for calcified lesions and complex procedures in interventional cardiology. His work in these areas is guided by a commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing medical knowledge.
Publication Top Notes
- Intravascular ultrasound-guided coronary lithotripsy treatment of in-stent restenosis in saphenous venous graft 🫀💉
- A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE TO DECREASE THE INAPPROPRIATE USE OF TRANSTHORACIC ECHOCARDIOGRAMS IN HEART FAILURE OUTPATIENTS 📉❤️
- Real-World Efficacy and Safety of Apixaban vs. Warfarin in Obese Atrial Fibrillation Patients: Propensity Matching Analysis 💊🧑⚕️
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Hyperthyroidism can be Reversed with Treatment 🧠💔
- CRT-700.57 The Need for Coronary Access 10 Years After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) 💖🔬
- TCT-478 Long-Term 10 Years’ Follow-Up for Valve Dysfunction and Mean Gradient Change in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) 🏥🔎