Scientific Publications &
Clinical Monographs
A legacy of over 50 years in clinical cardiology research, including 73+ peer-reviewed papers and foundational books recognized by the Royal College of Physicians, London.
Authored Medical Books
Standardizing clinical practice through evidence-based cardiology monographs.
Essentials of Hypertension
Published 2025
Comprehensive management strategies for blood pressure disorders.
Essentials of Heart Failure
Published 2022
Clinical guidelines for treating chronic and acute heart failure.
Chronic Coronary Syndrome
Published 2022
A manual for diagnosis and intervention in stable CAD.
Cardiovascular Implications of COVID-19
Published 2021
Exploring the pandemic's impact on cardiac pathophysiology.
Selected Peer-Reviewed Articles
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension: Clinical, Echocardiographic and Haemodynamic features in 14 Patients
Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin (BMRC), 1993; 19: 113-127.
Site and Extent of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A 2D Echocardiographic Study
Bangladesh Heart Journal, 1988; 3: 45-51.
Clinical Profile of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Medical Journal, 1987; 16: 6-17.
Percutaneous Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty for Symptomatic Mitral Stenosis: Initial Experience
Chest & Heart Journal, 1999; 13: 31-38.
Incidence and Prognostic Significance of RBBB Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction
Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin, 2002; 28: 26-35.
Editorial Leadership & Accreditation
Professor Islam has shaped the scientific discourse in cardiology as the Editor of the Bangladesh Heart Journal and currently leads the nation's medical education accreditation standards.
Scientific Contributions
- Pioneered studies in juvenile rheumatic mitral stenosis.
- Advanced research in the genetics of apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
- Core contributor to national hypertension and heart failure guidelines.