Dr. Md. Zahirul Islam
Clinical & Interventional Cardiologist
MBBS, MD (Cardiology), MRCP (UK) Part 1, FCPS Part 1
Resident Cardiologist at NICVD with expertise in coronary intervention, PCI, cardiac devices, and advanced diagnostics.
- Manages STEMI, arrhythmia, and structural heart conditions.
- Experienced in ASD, PDA device closures and valvuloplasties.
- Conference speaker & clinical mentor.
- Founder of a non-profit heart health initiative.
- Promotes evidence-based cardiac care.
- Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council Reg No: A 93870
Academia
Bangladesh Medical University (Ex BSMMU), Dhaka
Residency Institute (5 years with thesis): National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD)
Year: 2022
Degree Awarded: MD in Cardiology (Clinical and Interventional Cardiology)
Phase A - 2 Years (Training Supervised By):
- NICVD: Prof. Dr. Monsurul Haque
- NINS: Prof. Dr. Deen Mohammad (Red Unit)
- NIDCH: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nihar Ranjan Saha (Golden Unit)
- NIKDU: Prof. Dr. Babrul Alam (Blue Unit)
- BMU (Endocrinology): Prof. Dr. Hasanat, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nusrat Sultana
- BMU (Internal Medicine): Prof. Dr. Abdul Kalam Azad, Prof. Dr. Ferdous Ur Rahman (Brown Unit)
Phase B - Training Supervised By:
- Prof. Dr. Mohsin Ahmed Sohel
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shaila Nabi
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. A K M Monwarul Islam
- Prof. Dr. Sabina Hasem
- Prof. Dr. Abdul Wadud Chowdhury
Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dhaka
FCPS Part 1 (Internal Medicine) — Qualified in 2022
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, London, UK
MRCP Part 1 — Qualified in 2023
University of Chittagong / Chittagong Medical College
MBBS — January 2013 – January 2018 (with 1-year internship)
Degree Awarded: MBBS — Overall 75% (Passing: 60%)
Bir Shrestha Noor Mohammad Rifles Public College, Dhaka
- HSC — Year: 2012, GPA: 5.00
- SSC — Year: 2010, GPA: 5.00
Clinical Experience
National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD)
Department: Cardiology / Interventional Cardiology
Designation: Resident
Duration: February 2022 – Present
Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
- STEMI, NSTEMI, Unstable Angina, Pericardial Tamponade
- Cardiogenic shock, Pulmonary oedema, Hypertensive crisis, Acute pericarditis
- Arrhythmias: SVT, VT, AF, VF
- Ventilator management
Post-CCU & Structural Heart Diseases
- Valvular disease: MS, MR, AS, AR, PS
- Structural conditions: TOF, VSD, ASD, TGA, DILV
High Dependency Unit (HDU)
- Post-PCI and post-device management
- Multidisciplinary care: PCI team, intensivists, nurses
- Rounds, discharge summaries, counselling
Cath Lab Experience
- Coronary angiography – supervised, assisted, independent
- Primary/Elective PCI, PTMC, Valvuloplasty
- Device closures – ASD, PDA, Pacemaker, ICD, CRT, TAVR
Procedures Performed
- Temporary pacemaker, CV line, ABG
- Pericardiocentesis, Cardioversion, Defibrillation, Intubation
Outpatient Management
- CAD, Heart failure, Hypertension, Dyslipidaemia
- Pericardial diseases, Cardiomyopathies (HCM, RCM, DCM, ARVC)
- Congenital/adult structural heart disease
Diagnostics & Chronic Care
- ECG, ETT, Holter, Ambulatory BP, Tilt Table Test
- Echocardiography, Cardiac CT, MRI, SPECT MPI
- Post-MI/stent management, AF anticoagulation, Rehab
Special Interests
- Electrophysiology (EP study)
- Paediatric cardiology & cardiac catheterization
Publications
Publication 1
Title: Awareness and Accessibility of ANC of the Obstetric Patients in CMCH
Reference: Not provided
Publication 2
Title: Shifts in Disease Burden and Healthcare Expenditure in Rural Chittagong District – A Two-Year Comparative Household Study
Presentations
Paper Presentation
Oral Presentation 1: When youth fades before its season, Unmasking the wrinkles of heart
Place: Bangladesh Cardiac Society, 25th Annual Scientific Congress, Dhaka
Case/Topic Presentation
| Case Presentation | Date, Place |
|---|---|
| ECG in electrolyte imbalance | May 2025, NICVD |
| Hutchinson Gilford Progeroid syndrome, a case of AS, AR and MS | May 2025, NICVD |
| Transesophageal assessment of aortic valve | March 2025, NICVD |
| ECG in congenital heart diseases | December 2024, NICVD |
| How SGLT2 work in heart failure | July 2024, NICVD |
| Warfarin use, DOAC vs Warfarin | June 2024, NICVD |
| Insulin from discovery to therapy, recent advances up to 2023 | November 2023, BMU |
| ASPREE trial – low dose aspirin vs placebo on anemia in elderly | July 2023, BMU |
| Management of CKD in ischemic heart diseases | February 2023, NIKDU |
| Swelling in Surgery | February 2016, CMCH |
| Diabetes Mellitus – An Update | March 2017, CMCH |
Leadership & Management
- Upazila ICT Officer — Extra responsibility during regular posting in BCS job Dec 2019 – Dec 2021
- Government Health Focal Person at Bhasanchar Rohingya Camp Dec 2021 – March 2022
- Mentorship for Junior Doctors in Bangladesh — Conducting seminars and Zoom sessions
- Founding Member of Rowshan Hossain Foundation — A non-profit healthcare initiative
- Consultant at Wildmentors — Working with an international NGO on health and conservation
- Private Practice — Life General Hospital, Faridganj, Chandpur
Courses / Conferences Attended
- Certificate course in ultrasonography (6 months) from CMUD
- MIS training for ICT officer from DGHS
Highlights & Events
Contact
📍 Faridganj, Chandpur, Bangladesh
🏥 Private Chambers:
Life General Hospital, Faridganj, Chandpur