Research:

 

King Saud University reflecting its goals

1)      Title: Role of Guanosine 5'-triphosphate-cyclohydrolase I (GTPCH) in Atherogenesis

     In Collaboration with Professor Louis Ignarro

2)      Title: Role of Rosiglitazone, a PPAR- γ agonist in development of collateral circulation, in rabbit models of hind limb ischemia

      In Collaboration with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology

3)      Title: Role of Pentraxin3 in Atherosclerotic Disease

      In Collaboration with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology

4)      Title: The Role of Ankle Brachial Index in Predicting Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Population-Based Study.

In Collaboration with the Saudi Project for Assessment of Coronary Events Registry in King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

5)      Title: Utilization of Risk Reduction Pharmacotherapy in Patients with Atherosclerosis: A population-Based Study

In Collaboration with Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St’ Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada.

6)      Title: Effect of Risk Reduction Pharmacotherapy on the Outcomes of Interventional Procedures in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Population-Based Study.

In Collaboration with Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St’ Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada.

7)      Title: Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Peripheral Arterial Disease in Saudi Arabia (A Multicenter National Survey).

In Collaboration with the Saudi Soceity for Vascular Surgery, STAR-KSA and Sanofi-Aventis.

8)      Title: Creation of Peripheral Arterial Disease Registry in Saudi Arabia

In Collaboration with the Saudi Soceity for Vascular Surgery, STAR-KSA and Sanofi-Aventis.

9)      Title: Creation of Web-based International Multi-Center Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Registry

In Collaboration with the University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada and the University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.

Education:

1)      Project: The Annual Endovenous Laser Therapy Workshop

Setting:  Will be held at King Khalid University Hospital annually (dates will be posted 6 months in advance of each year).

In Collaboration with the Saudi Society for Vascular Surgery .

Overview:           

            The Endovenous Laser Therapy Workshop seeks to advance knowledge and skills of vascular surgeons in the use of endovenous laser therapy for varicose vein management.

2)      Project: Annual Vascular Anastomosis Workshop

Setting: Will be held at King Khalid University Hospital annually (dates will be posted 6 months in advance of each year).

In Collaboration with the Saudi Society for Vascular Surgery .

Overview:           

            The Annual Vascular Anastomosis Workshop seeks to advance the knowledge and skills of vascular trainee in performing vascular anastomosis in simulation models and on animals.

3)      Project: Annual Vascular Duplex and Doppler Course

Setting: Will be held at the vascular laboratory at King Khalid University Hospital annually (dates will be posted 6 months in advance of each year).

In Collaboration with the Saudi Society for Vascular Surgery .

Overview:           

            The Annual Vascular Duplex and Doppler Course seeks to advance the knowledge and skills of vascular specialists in the use of non-invasive vascular diagnostics studies. Topics of the course include:

·         Principles of Doppler and Duplex ultrasound

·         Duplex protocols and homodynamics

·        Use of Doppler and Duplex in Arterial diseases (PAD, Carotid stenosis, aneurysms, renovascular diseases)

·        Use of Doppler and Duplex in Venous diseases

4)      Project: Text Book of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery for The Trainee

In Collaboration with the Department of Vascular Surgery at University of Calgary, Canada.

Overview:           

Text Book of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery for The Trainee is a web-based and print form which will be focused on educating the postgraduate trainee in the field of vascular surgery. This book will act as a quick reference for the common problems and procedures in vascular surgery and as a useful tool for preparing the trainee for rounds and board exams.

5)      Project: The annual scientific conference of the Peripheral vascular Disease research Chair.

Setting: Will be held at the vascular laboratory at King Khalid University Hospital annually (dates will be posted 6 months in advance of each year).

In Collaboration with the Saudi Society for Vascular Surgery.

Overview:           

      The scientific conference of the of the Peripheral vascular Disease research Chair seeks to update the knowledge and skills of vascular specialists in various topics of vascular surgery and medicine. Topics of the course will include:

·        Recent advances in the management of arterial diseases (PAD, Carotid stenosis, aneurysms, renovascular diseases)

·        Recent advances in the management of Venous diseases

Community Services:

      Project: Patients’ Education Program.

In Collaboration with the Saudi Society for Vascular Surgery and STAR- KSA

Overview:           

            The Patients’ Education Program will focus in educating the public about various vascular diseases from different angles that include the understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease, prevention, treatment options and follow-up. The strategies to achieve patients’ education will include publishing pamphlets for different diseases, media advertisements, patients’ campaigns, web sites, and counseling.