Professional Profile
Dr. Ahmed Sallam is a Consultant Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist with international certification across multiple subspecialties of cardiovascular medicine. His clinical practice integrates preventive cardiology, advanced cardiovascular imaging, heart failure management, and cardiac rhythm disorders within an evidence-based, patient-centred framework.
Clinical Philosophy
Clinical care is delivered with emphasis on ethical medical practice, structured clinical reasoning, and transparent communication. Management decisions are aligned with internationally recognised cardiology guidelines and tailored to individual patient profiles, ensuring clarity, patient safety, and structured long-term cardiovascular health planning.
Academic Background & Professional Credentials
Dr. Sallam completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (M.B.B.Ch) at Cairo University, Egypt, followed by a Master’s Degree in Cardiology. He subsequently obtained Egyptian Board Certification in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing, establishing formal subspecialty accreditation in cardiac rhythm management.
Certifications & Professional Recognition
Dr. Sallam holds multiple subspecialty certifications awarded by recognised international cardiovascular societies within the European and international cardiology community.
He is certified by the British Heart Rhythm Society (BHRS) and by the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the European Society of Cardiology. He holds certification from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) in Adult Transthoracic Echocardiography and from the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) in Preventive and Sports Cardiology.
He has also successfully completed the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) examinations in Cardiac Computed Tomography (EACVI) and Acute Cardiovascular Care (ACVC).
European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) – Full Specialist Certification
Dr. Sallam holds Full Specialist Certification from the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC), a subspecialty body of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
This certification represents advanced competency in cardiovascular disease prevention following successful completion of the European Society of Cardiology subspecialty assessment pathway. The qualification is conferred upon a select number of physicians internationally who fulfil the rigorous standards established by the ESC in preventive cardiology.
The certification framework encompasses advanced expertise in:
• Structured cardiovascular risk assessment
• Hypertension and lipid disorder management
• Lifestyle and exercise-based preventive strategies
• Personalised long-term cardiovascular prevention planning
Clinical practice in this domain is delivered in accordance with contemporary European cardiology recommendations, with emphasis on evidence-based prevention and individualised cardiovascular care.
Clinical Life Support Certifications
Dr. Sallam maintains current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association, ensuring adherence to international resuscitation standards in acute cardiovascular care.
Professional Experience
Dr. Sallam commenced his cardiology training at the National Heart Institute, Cairo, one of Egypt’s leading tertiary cardiac centres, where he completed residency training in cardiology.
He subsequently progressed to Cardiology Specialist, consolidating extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of a broad spectrum of cardiovascular disease.
Following completion of Egyptian Board Certification in Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing, he advanced his practice in cardiac rhythm disorders, electrophysiology, and device therapy.
He is licensed and registered as Consultant Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist by both the Egyptian Medical Syndicate and the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA), Kingdom of Bahrain.
Teaching & Professional Training
Dr. Sallam has served as a lecturer and clinical trainer with the Egyptian Medical Society of Echocardiography (EMSE), contributing to structured educational programmes in echocardiography and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
He has been actively involved in mentoring and training physicians across Egypt, supporting professional development in cardiovascular imaging and arrhythmia analysis.
Professional & Educational Contributions
Dr. Sallam founded and moderates a regional medical discussion forum that supports structured case discussion and professional exchange among physicians across Egypt and the Arab region.
He is also the developer of SallamSuite, a digital medical education and clinical support platform designed to provide structured cardiology learning resources and evidence-based reference tools for healthcare professionals.