Journal of Cardiology and Heart Failure

Dr. Alaa Abdulaziz Aldossari is a dedicated professional with an advanced medical degree and extensive hands-on experience in both administration and management. He is committed to respecting principles of sensitivity, diversity, and the multicultural background of all personnel. Dr. Aldossari provides quality, compassionate patient care and effective treatment of health issues, complemented by sound administrative and scientific practices. A lifelong learner, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to grasp new ideas and concepts while developing innovative and creative solutions to complex problems. He works well under pressure and maintains a high level of competence in laboratory, healthcare, and scientific settings. Known for his integrity, honesty, and approachable nature, Dr. Aldossari has earned a reputation as a professional of impeccable ethics. Fluent in English and French, in addition to his native Arabic, he specializes in the treatment of all cardiac arrhythmias and syncopal events. His expertise includes conducting electrophysiology studies and performing radiofrequency ablations, ranging from simple to highly complex procedures.

• Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
• Cardiac Arrhythmias and Syncope
• Cardiac Electrophysiology

Mentorship & Teaching – NHSC Mentorship Program (mentees co-authored publications); Clinical Expertise: Specialized in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and syncopal events; extensive experience in electrophysiology studies, radiofrequency and cryo-ablation (from simple to complex procedures), and device implantation/extraction (CRT, ICD, SICD, Micra, leadless pacemaker, loop recorders).

Leadership Roles:

1. Head of Cardiac Electrophysiology Section, King Salman Heart Center (2019–2021).
2. Chairperson of Performance Measurement & Utilization Review Teams at KFMC (2018–2020).
3. Co-chairperson of Research Team at KFMC (2018–2020).
4. Chairman/Faculty member at multiple Saudi Heart Rhythm Association (SHRA) and Saudi Heart Association (SHA) conferences.

Teaching & Academic:

1. Adjunct Assistant Professor, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University (2025–).
2. Active faculty in Saudi Cardiology Fellowship and EP programs.
3. Regular presenter and chair at local, Gulf, and international arrhythmia conferences.

Professional Memberships:

1. Saudi Heart Association & Saudi Heart Rhythm Association.
2. Canadian Heart Rhythm Association.
3. French Society of Cardiology & Rhythmology.
4. American Association for Physician Leadership (2024).

Innovation & Quality Improvement:

1. Led award-winning project on improving physician care coordination and safe handover at KFMC (2020).
2. Member of the Specialty Development Committee for Saudi Cardiac Electrophysiology Curriculum.

1. Right ventricular dysfunction as a mortality determinant for patients with cardiogenic shock induced by acute myocardial infarction (2025).

2. Utility of SCAI Stages of Cardiogenic Shock for risk stratification in AMI-related cardiogenic shock (2024).

3. Impact of preoperative intra-aortic balloon pump on outcomes in CABG for unprotected left-main coronary artery disease (2024).

4. Clinical outcomes of cardiogenic shock complicating AMI – Gulf Cardiogenic Shock (G-CS) Registry (2024).

5. Apixaban for reduction of thromboembolism in device-detected subclinical AF (ARTESiA study, 2023).

6. Fusion pacing in RBBB patients undergoing CRT (2021).

7. Optimization of CRT using fusion pacing algorithm improves echocardiographic response (2020).

8. CRT reprogramming to improve synchrony in patients with existing devices (2019).

9. ATLAS Study – Avoid Transvenous Leads in Appropriate Subjects (2018).

10. SVT study: AF inducibility after ablation of paroxysmal SVT.

11. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing parameters in chronic heart failure (2012).