| The Department of Education, Training, and Research of PSCCQ successfully conducted the 7th Basic Adult Cardiology Review Course on December 25-26, 2018 at PSCCQ Conference Room. This 2- day course was also accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties for 15 CME hours. Dr. Mohammed Saied, the Consultant Adult Cardiologist, was the first speaker who discussed Basic Echocardiography. He shared insights on the basic knowledge of Echocardiography as well as the recent advances in its applications. Also, he discussed Cardiomyopathy. This refers to the diseases of the heart muscles and furthermore talked about its causes, signs, symptoms, and treatment. The next lecturer was Dr. Mehboob Ali Dar, Consultant Adult Cardiologist. He gave a lecture on Arrhythmias. He pointed out that this is a problem regarding the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. Also, Dr. Mehboob gave another lecture regarding the Cath Lab Basics in which he shared the basic information and important details about Cath Laboratory The second day of the course commenced with a comprehensive discussion about Basic ECG which was shared by Dr. Asim Ganawa, Special Cardiologist presented and shared a fact that needs to be learned about electrocardiogram or ECG. Dr. Fatin Osman Hassan, Specialist Cardiologist shared very important details and information about Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). This often causes severe chest pain or discomfort. It is a term used to describe a range of conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart. Dr. Tawfeeq Al Harbi presented a lecture on Hypertension which is also commonly known as High Blood Pressure. This occurs when the blood pressure increases to unhealthy levels. Hypertension can strain the heart, damage the blood vessels, and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney problems, and even death.
Furthermore, Dr. Yasser Al Hindawi gave a lecture about Heart Failure. This occurs when the heart muscles don't pump blood as well as it should. Not all conditions that lead to heart failure can be reversed, but treatments can improve the signs and symptoms and help the patient live longer.
Dr. Mohammed Saied, the Course Organizer was so elated with the successful turnout of the activity. He was overwhelmed with the response of the participants and likewise, he is also hoping that this will happen again in the years to come.  |