Dr. Hazem Ismail Elguindi

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Hazem Ismail Elguindi is a specialist interventional cardiologist with more than 20 years now. After completing his MBBCh from the Cairo University, Egypt he went onto complete his MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Internal Medicine and Surgery. In 1992, Dr. Hazem Ismail received his completed his Doctorate degree in cardiology.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Hazem Ismail has a keen interest in radial operation, coronary artery interventions like complicated forms of interventions which includes left main disease, bifurcation lesions, chronic total occlusion, with antegrade and retrograde recanalization, rotablation (certified rotablator operator), peripheral arterial intervention, carotid artery stenting, renal artery stenting, implantation of IVC filter, and percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty. At present, he is working with the Saudi German Hospital, Dubai, UAE as a specialist interventional cardiologist. Right after his graduation he joined the Critical Care Department of Cairo University and worked there for eight years and later joined the Cardiology Department of Azhar University in Cairo as a professor of cardiology. Dr. Hazem Ismail is also the director of Cath Lab of Misr International Hospital. Apart from these, Dr. Hazem also served as a consultant interventional cardiologist at DAR FOAD Hospital in Cairo, Egypt.

Conditions treated by Dr Hazem Ismail Elguindi

There are a number of conditions that are treated by Dr. Hazem Ismail Elguindi as an interventional cardiologist and they are mentioned here.

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

Structural heart diseases can be resolved through interventional procedures for the person to live a healthy and long life. Modern technology and world class equipments help the doctor ensure that the right treatment is provided to patients with these issues. Quality post procedural care is a sign of the patient focused approach by the doctors who ensure that such conditions find the right solution.

Signs to look for before visiting Dr Hazem Ismail Elguindi

Here are the many signs and symptoms present in a patient with the structural or non-coronary cardiovascular diseases:

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

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. Further, if not treated in time structural heart conditions can start affecting the kidney and even lead to kidney dysfunction.

Operating Hours of Dr Hazem Ismail Elguindi

It is from Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm that the doctor operates. The skill and efficiency shown by the interventional cardiologist has been seen time and again and the patient reviews make it clear.

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Hazem Ismail Elguindi

Dr. Hazem Ismail Elguindi performs numerous popular interventional cardiology procedures as mentioned here::

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

For a long time now, interventional cardiologists have used techniques such as placement of stent, angioplasty and atherectomy to open blocked arteries. 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.