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BIOGRAPHY

Conditions treated by Dr Firas Raouf Alani

Please find listed below the many conditions that Dr. Firas Raouf Alani treats:

  • Tachycardia
  • Bradycardia
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Angina
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Atherosclerosis

It is important to resolve structural heart conditions in a patient and this can be achieved through interventional procedures. Patients with these heart conditions can be provided with best treatment with the assistance of modern technology and world class equipments. It is essential that when procedures are performed on patients with these conditions, they are followed up with best of post procedural care.

Signs to look for before visiting Dr Firas Raouf Alani

We bring to you the various symptoms and signs in patients having structural or non-coronary cardiovascular conditions:

  • Dizziness
  • Chest Pain
  • Shortness of breathe
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Palpitations

Chest pain and fatigue are some of the most common symptoms that people with such heart conditions show. A continuous high blood pressure should be monitored regularly and is usually a sign of a structural issue in the heart. Structural heart issues can start putting stress on your kidneys and kidney dysfunction is a possibility.

Operating Hours of Dr Firas Raouf Alani

The doctor's operating hours are 6 days a week, 10 am to 7 pm. It speaks to the efficiency and skill of the interventional cardiologist that less time is taken to complete procedures.

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Firas Raouf Alani

Dr. Firas Raouf Alani performs numerous popular interventional cardiology procedures as mentioned here::

  • EPS & RFA
  • Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)
  • Angioplasty
  • Pacemaker Implantation Surgery

The solution for blocked arteries because of coronary heart disease has been through procedures like placement of stent, angioplasty and atherectomy for a long time now. In order to resolve the issue of abnormal heart rhythms another very common procedure that is performed is the insertion of the pacemaker and defibrillator.

Qualification

  • M.B.Ch.B., Almustansiryah University College of Medicine, Iraq, 1993
  • Internal Medicine Residency Program, Monmouth Medical Center, Cornell University Affiliate, USA, 2001
  • Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship, Drexel University, USA, 2006
  • Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, Drexel University, USA, 2008
  • Advanced Structural Heart Disease Fellowship, Henry Ford Healthcare, USA, 2017

Past Experiences

  • Medical Director, Covenant Heart Group, Covenant Healthcare Hospital, USA, 2010-2011
  • Medical Director, Vascular Medicine and Endovascular Interventions, Covenant Heart Group, USA, 2008-2019
  • Medical Director, Structural Heart Disease Program, Covenant Healthcare Hospital, USA, 2017-2019
  • Director, Cardiopulmonary Course, CMU College of Medicine, USA, 2014-2019
  • Professor in Cardiology, CMU College of Medicine, USA, 2019-Present
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (4)

  • American College of Cardiology (FACC)
  • Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
  • Register Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
  • American Registry of Diagnostic and Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

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PROCEDURES

  • Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)
  • Angioplasty
  • EPS & RFA
  • Pacemaker Implantation Surgery

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Firas Raouf Alani have?
Dr. Firas Raouf Alani is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Does Dr. Firas Raouf Alani offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Firas Raouf Alani have?
Dr. Firas Raouf Alani is one of the most sought after specialists in United Arab Emirates and has over 22 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Interventional Cardiologist

What does a Interventional Cardiologist do?

When you visit an interventional cardiologist, the doctor can prescribe or perform diagnostic and screening tests to get to the bottom of the issue. To resolve structural and cardiovascular heart conditions in a patient, the interventional cardiologists perform several procedures. The doctor can adroitly manage emergency heart conditions such as heart attacks. Please make sure that you do not waste time or let your distress linger and consult the doctor when faced with pain or discomfort which indicates a heart condition.

What are the tests required before and during consultation for Interventional Cardiologist?

Let us have a look at the several tests that are usually recommended prior to and during consultation for an Interventional Cardiologist:

  • Exercise Stress
  • Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)
  • Echocardiogram
  • Cardiac Computed Tomography

The tests so performed help the doctor in deciding upon the right course of action regards the treatment. The health of blood vessels and the heart or any structural defect becomes clear post the results.

When should you go to see a Interventional Cardiologist?

In order to keep your heart healthy, you must exercise, eat well and keep a balanced lifestyle. Structural defects in your heart or cardiovascular issues may still crop up and interventional cardiology techniques can be the solution. Non surgical catheter based procedures are applied by Interventional cardiologists to treat heart issues. If on your visit to the cardiologist you realise that the dietary and lifestyle changes are not enough they may refer you to this doctor.