Dr. Mehdi Shahriyari Afshar is a renowned and highly experienced interventional cardiologist, celebrated for his expertise in diagnosing and treating complex cardiovascular diseases using advanced catheter-based procedures. He is committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care and clinical excellence. Specializing in coronary interventions, cardiac diagnostics, and preventive cardiology, Dr. Shahriyari Afshar is a trusted authority in his field, recognized for his ability to achieve optimal treatment outcomes and improve the lives of his patients.

Professional Expertise:
With nearly two decades of experience in interventional cardiology, Dr. Shahriyari Afshar has built an impressive career in both diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology. His expertise encompasses:
• Patient Consultation: Comprehensive evaluations to assess symptoms, address patient concerns, and craft personalized treatment strategies.
• Cardiovascular Risk Management: Identifying risk factors and providing preventive care to reduce the risk of heart disease.
• Medication Management: Tailoring pharmaceutical interventions to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes for each patient.
• Cardiac Diagnostic Procedures: Skilled in both invasive and non-invasive diagnostic techniques, including angiography, echocardiography, stress testing, ECG, and ambulatory BP monitoring.
• Complex Coronary Interventions: Expertise in advanced coronary angioplasty, offering cutting-edge treatment options for coronary artery disease.
• Long-Term Patient Care: Committed to ongoing care, monitoring, and treatment adjustments to ensure the best health outcomes for cardiovascular patients.
• Cardiovascular Research: Actively contributing to research, furthering the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Licenses & Certifications:
• DHA License, Interventional Cardiology – Dubai Health Authority, UAE
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider – Dubai, UAE
• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC)
• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Jamaica (LMJ)
• Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Diploma – Iranian Ministry of Health
• National Board of Cardiology Diploma – Iranian Ministry of Health
• Medical Qualification Evaluation – Danish National Board of Health
• Medical Practitioner License – Iranian Ministry of Health
• Certificate from the European Society of Cardiology for passing the European Examination in Core Cardiology (EECC) on 17/06/2025

Professional Memberships:
• Emirates Cardiac Society
• European Society of Cardiology
• Iranian Heart Association

Honors & Awards:
• Appreciation Letter from the CEO of Canadian Specialist Hospital for founding the Cath Lab Department, Dubai (2010)
• First Rank Award – Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Research & Publications:
Dr. Shahriyari Afshar has made significant contributions to the field of cardiology, with several notable research studies, including:
Research Studies:
• The Morphology of Coronary Artery Disease in South Asians vs. White Caucasians and Its Implications – University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
• Initial Success Rate and Prediction of Procedural Failure in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Chronic Total Occlusion Lesions – Tehran University of Medical Sciences
• Epidemiologic Evaluation of Normal Resting ECG and Angiography Results in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease Symptoms– Tehran University of Medical Sciences
• Comparison of Coronary Angiography and Thallium Scan Results in Patients with Left Bundle Branch Block and Ischemic Heart Disease Symptoms – Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Publications:
• An Epidemiological Analysis of Ischemic Heart Disease Across Diverse Nationalities – International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications
• The Triglyceride Glucose (TyG) Index: A Promising Predictor of Ischemic Heart Disease Risk – International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications
• Malignant Right Coronary Artery Detection by Coronary Angiography in Iranian Hospital, Dubai – Pan Arab Angiology Journal
• Prevalence of Ischemic Heart Disease Risk Factors in Mazandaran Province, Iran – 7th National Congress on Cardiovascular Updates, Iranian Heart Journal.
• Normal Resting ECG & Coronary Angiography Results in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease Symptoms, Iranian Heart Journal.

Oral Presentations:
Dr. Shahriyari Afshar has delivered numerous professional presentations, including:
• Impact of Bariatric Surgery on the Cardiovascular System – First Dubai Symposium on Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Updates, Dubai, UAE
• Post-Cardiac Arrest Syndrome (PCAS) – Iranian Hospital, Dubai, UAE
• Functional Coronary Angiography – Iranian Hospital, Dubai, UAE
• Acute Pulmonary Embolism – Iranian Hospital, Dubai, UAE
• Dyslipidemia Management – Iranian Hospital, Dubai, UAE
• Hypertension Management – Iranian Hospital, Dubai, UAE
• Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) – Iranian Hospital, Dubai, UAE
• New Definition of Heart Failure – Iranian Hospital, Dubai, UAE
• Chest Pain Unit Management – Iranian Hospital, Dubai, UAE
• Left Main PCI – First Gulf Bifurcation Symposium, Dubai, UAE
• Acute Chest Pain & Modern Care Plan – Iranian Hospital, Dubai, UAE
• Interventional Treatments for Acute Ischemic Stroke – Iranian Hospital, Dubai, UAE
• Comparison of Coronary Angiography & Thallium Scan Results in Patients with LBBB & Ischemic Heart Disease Symptoms – 13th Congress of the Iranian Heart Association in collaboration with the University of Vienna, Tehran, Iran