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Alsayed Salem, MD
Surgeon - Cardiothoracic
Saud Albabtain Cardiac Center, Dammam, KSA- National Heart Institute, Cairo, Egypt
BACKGROUND
Consultant Cardiac Surgeon with over 20 years of experience in cardiac surgery, with a special interest in pediatric, adult congenital, and complex neonatal heart surgery. Extensive experience in the surgical management of complex cardiac and congenital heart disease, with expertise in surgical program development, clinical leadership, and surgical education.
OTHER INTERESTS
Special interest in minimally invasive congenital heart surgery and the management of ECMO in patients with complex congenital and acquired cardiac lesions. Focused on improving surgical outcomes through multidisciplinary care.
RESEARCH
Selected Publications
- Upper Mini Sternotomy for Pulmonary Artery Banding – J Card Surg, 2021
- Outcome of transannular Patch Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot – AIMJ, 2021
- Surgical Options for TGA with VSD & LVOTO, review article – Heart Surgery Forum, 2020
- Outcomes of Rheumatic Mitral Valve Repair – Heart Surgery Forum, 2018
- Comparison of superior Cavo-Pulmonary Connection Techniques – Ain Shams Med J, 2017
- Non-Conduit Repair of Truncus Arteriosus – Egyptian J Cardio-Thorac Surg, 2016
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- Fellowship of the European Board of CTS (Congenital), 2019.
- Fellowship of Cardiac Surgery, 2010.
- MD, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2009.
