Fatimah Atiah Khawaji

Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

Abstract Title: Cardiovascular Diabetology: Navigating the Intersection of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

Biography:

Dr. Fatimah Khawaji is a board-certified Consultant in Family Medicine, holding the Saudi, Jordanian, and Arab Boards. She currently serves at the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia, with extensive experience in chronic disease management, primary care, and diabetes services. She has presented research at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals. Her practice is rooted in evidence-based medicine and a patient-centered approach to comprehensive healthcare.

Research Interest:

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the foremost cause of death among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), stemming from a complex web of hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, inflammation, and vascular dysfunction. Cardiovascular Diabetology emerges as a vital field bridging endocrinology and cardiology to offer holistic solutions for prevention and management. This presentation explores shared pathophysiological mechanisms and synthesizes the latest international guidelines—ADA, ESC, and EASD—regarding risk assessment, early intervention, and therapeutic use of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists. Emphasis is placed on integrated, primary care-driven models to reduce cardiovascular risk and mortality among diabetic patients.