Dr. Latifa Al Khouri Consultant Cardiology
Years of Experience : 21
Nationality : UAE
Languages Known : Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Italian
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Dr. Al Khouri is a French board-certified cardiologist with nearly 21 years of experience in the field. She completed her MD degree at the distinguished Paris 7 University. As part of her cardiology specialization, she acquired a fellowship in adult echocardiography. Dr. Al Khouri is also certified in cardiac CTA scanning and has additional training in clinical electrophysiology, with extensive experience in diagnosing both simple and complex arrhythmias. Since 2015, she has served as an attending physician and consultant cardiologist at UAE Defense, where she has been involved in military cardiovascular diseases, including sports cardiology and aviation cardiovascular medical conditions. Additionally, she is an instructor for the Arab Board Residency Program.
Awards & Achievements
- Multiple Military Medical Awards.
- Leadership in Military Field Awards.
Research & Publications
- MBBS from UAE.
- MD in Cardiovascular Diseases from University Paris 7.
- Master’s in Heart Failure from St George’s University of London.
- Fellowship in Echocardiography and Cardiac CT.
Expertise
- Managing Intensive Care Patients with Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure Hemodynamics.
- Evaluating Coronary Angiography.
- Managing Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Echocardiography: Transthoracic, Transesophageal, and Intraoperative.
- Managing Pre- and Post-Implantation of Automated Implantable.
- Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICDs), Pacemakers, and Cardiac.
- Resynchronization Therapy (CRT).
- Addressing Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Cardiac Patients.
- Evaluating and Managing Cardio-Oncology Patients.
Membership
- Fellowship in Adult Echocardiography, University of Bordeaux, France.
- Cardiac CT Training from Royal Brompton, UK, and Johns Hopkins University, USA.
- Member of the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
- Member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
- Member of the European Heart Failure Association (HFA).
- Member of the Saudi Heart Association (SHA).
Blogs
Hydration and Heart Health: Burjeel Cardiologists Explain the Vital Connection
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Beat the Heat: Comprehensive Guide to Staying Hydrated in the UAE
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Why Getting a Second Opinion Before Surgery is Crucial | Burjeel Hospital
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