Dr. Md. Atiqur Rahman Rashed

Dr. Md. Atiqur Rahman Rashed – Cardiac Surgeon & MICS Expert, Khulna

Dr. Md. Atiqur Rahman Rashed is an Associate Professor and Senior Consultant of Cardiac Surgery at Ad-din Akij Medical College Hospital, Khulna, with over 12 years of distinguished surgical, academic, and clinical experience. As an eminent Cardio-Vascular & Thoracic Surgeon, he provides expert care for severe and complex cardiac conditions, uniquely focusing on intricate congenital pediatric defects like truncus arteriosus and TAPVR, as well as highly fatal adult vascular emergencies like Marfan-associated aortic dissections. Patients seeking expert cardiothoracic surgical evaluation receive evidence-based, rapid-response treatments tailored to structurally rebuild defective neonatal hearts and achieve long-term cardiovascular stability. His medical practice combines high-precision, minimally invasive surgical execution with individualized, multidisciplinary critical care plans.

Professional Biography

Dr. Md. Atiqur Rahman Rashed completed his MBBS degree from Sir Salimullah Medical College (SSMC), establishing a robust clinical foundation at one of the country's premier medical institutions. Demonstrating a profound commitment to the most complex surgical specialty, he earned his Master of Surgery (MS) in Cardio-Vascular & Thoracic Surgery (CV & TS). To apex his surgical expertise, he pursued Advanced Training in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) in India, allowing him to perform complex heart surgeries without splitting the entire breastbone. Furthermore, his unique qualifications include a Diploma in Medical Ultrasound (DMU) with Advanced Training in Duplex & Doppler Study, giving him unparalleled precision in preoperative vascular mapping. Finding the best Cardiac Surgeon in Khulna leads patients to rely on his 12+ years of clinical leadership at Ad-din Akij Medical College Hospital.

His primary clinical focus includes emergency aortic root replacements for Marfan syndrome patients, complex arterial and venous rerouting for TAPVR and Truncus Arteriosus, surgical resection for coarctation of the aorta, and intricate valve repairs for Ebstein anomaly. Uniquely, holding a Certificate Course in Diabetology (CCD) from BIRDEM, he expertly manages high-risk diabetic cardiac patients. His diagnostic framework incorporates advanced echocardiogram interpretation, personal Duplex/Doppler vascular analysis, and comprehensive surgical risk stratification driven by his deep background in Advanced Research Methodology (DU) to formulate effective, life-saving cardiovascular strategies.

At-a-Glance Profile Card

Qualifications & Education

• MBBS (SSMC) – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Sir Salimullah Medical College

• MS (CV & TS) – Master of Surgery in Cardio-Vascular & Thoracic Surgery

• DMU (CMUD) – Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

• CCD (BIRDEM) – Certificate Course in Diabetology

• Advanced Training – Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS), India

• Advanced Training – Duplex & Doppler Study

• Advanced Research – Advanced Research Methodology & SPSS (Dhaka University)

Designation & Workplace

• Designation: Associate Professor & Senior Consultant, Cardiac Surgery

• Workplace: Ad-din Akij Medical College Hospital, Khulna

Diseases Treated

• Truncus arteriosus requires early infancy open-heart surgical separation of the pulmonary arteries and aorta.

• Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) demands urgent neonatal surgical rerouting of pulmonary veins.

• Coarctation of the aorta requires surgical resection and end-to-end anastomosis of the narrowed artery.

• Ebstein anomaly needs complex surgical reconstruction of the displaced tricuspid valve (Cone procedure).

• Marfan-associated aortic aneurysm/dissection demands prophylactic or emergency aortic root replacement.

• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) requires Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), often utilizing MICS techniques.

• Valvular Heart Disease (Mitral/Aortic) requires surgical repair or replacement via minimally invasive approaches.

• Atrial/Ventricular Septal Defects (ASD/VSD) need surgical patch closure to prevent heart failure.

• Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) requires surgical closure of the VSD and widening of the pulmonary valve.

• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) demands Doppler-guided peripheral vascular bypass surgery.

• Lung Tumors/Cancer demand precise thoracic resection (lobectomy or pneumonectomy).

Clinical Specialties & Treatment Areas

• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS): Expert delivery of valve replacements and bypass surgeries through small incisions between the ribs, significantly reducing pain, bleeding, and recovery time compared to traditional open-heart surgery.

• Complex Congenital Pediatric Heart Surgery: Precision structural repairs for infants born with severely defective hearts (Truncus Arteriosus, TAPVR), completely rearranging major blood vessels to restore normal oxygenation.

• Diabetic & Vascular Cardiac Care: Uniquely utilizing his CCD (BIRDEM) and Duplex/Doppler training to flawlessly manage diabetic patients requiring complex vascular bypasses or cardiac surgery, preventing post-operative wound infections.

Advanced Procedure Breakdown

Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS)

Unlike traditional open-heart surgery that requires a 6-to-8-inch incision splitting the sternum (breastbone), Dr. Rashed utilizes his advanced training from India to perform MICS. Using specialized instruments and cameras, he accesses the heart through a 2-to-3-inch incision between the ribs. This advanced technique results in dramatically less blood loss, a lower risk of infection (especially crucial for his diabetic patients), and allows patients to return to normal activities weeks faster.

Neonatal Reconstruction for Truncus Arteriosus

Truncus arteriosus is a rare, fatal defect where a baby is born with one large blood vessel coming out of the heart instead of two separate ones (the aorta and pulmonary artery). Dr. Rashed coordinates highly complex open-heart surgery on the newborn, utilizing a heart-lung bypass machine. He separates the pulmonary arteries from the single great vessel, closes the accompanying hole in the heart (VSD), and installs a synthetic tube (conduit) to create a new pathway for blood to reach the lungs.

Marfan Syndrome Aortic Root Replacement (Bentall Procedure)

Patients with Marfan syndrome have weak connective tissues, causing their aorta (the main artery) to dangerously balloon out (aneurysm) and eventually tear (dissection). To prevent sudden death, Dr. Rashed performs the Bentall procedure. He surgically removes the enlarged section of the aorta and the attached aortic valve, replacing them completely with a combined mechanical valve and synthetic Dacron tube graft, permanently securing the patient's cardiovascular system.

Condition-Specific Deep Dives

Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)

A critical congenital heart defect where the four veins that carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs back to the heart do not connect to the correct chamber (the left atrium). Instead, they mistakenly drain into the right side of the heart, mixing oxygenated and unoxygenated blood. The baby quickly becomes severely cyanotic (blue) and breathless. It requires urgent, life-saving surgery in the first days or weeks of life to surgically reroute the veins to their proper location.

Ebstein Anomaly

A rare congenital defect of the tricuspid valve (the valve separating the right upper and lower chambers of the heart). The valve flaps are malformed and displaced deeply downward into the pumping chamber, causing massive blood leakage backward into the atrium. This leads to right-sided heart failure and arrhythmias. Dr. Rashed evaluates these patients for complex, specialized valve repair surgeries (like the Cone procedure) to rebuild the valve into a functional shape.

Coarctation of the Aorta

This condition involves a severe pinching or narrowing of the aorta, the major blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood to the body. It forces the heart to pump extremely hard to force blood through the narrow opening, causing dangerously high blood pressure in the upper body and weak pulses in the legs. Dr. Rashed surgically opens the chest, cuts out the narrowed, pinched segment, and stitches the two healthy ends of the aorta back together.

The Doctor’s Clinical Approach

Dr. Md. Atiqur Rahman Rashed utilizes over 12 years of profound surgical wisdom, uniquely combining his cardiovascular mastery with dedicated training in vascular imaging (Duplex) and diabetology (CCD). His philosophy emphasizes absolute surgical precision through minimally invasive techniques (MICS) whenever possible, extremely rapid emergency triage for aortic crises, and deeply compassionate, evidence-based care (backed by his DU research methodology training) for parents navigating their newborn's congenital heart surgeries.

Specialized Risk Factors

Emergency Callout: Immediate emergency medical evaluation is required if a newborn baby suddenly turns dark blue and struggles to breathe (TAPVR or Truncus Arteriosus crisis), an adult experiences sudden, tearing chest pain that shoots to the back between the shoulder blades (Marfan Aortic Dissection), or a patient with a known heart defect develops severe leg swelling, extreme fatigue, and sudden breathlessness when lying down (acute heart failure).

Certifications & Professional Memberships

• Member, Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC)

• Associate Professor, Cardiac Surgery

• Master of Surgery (CV & TS)

• Advanced Training Alumni, MICS (India)

Patient Visit Preparation Checklist

• Bring all prior echocardiograms (Echo), Cardiac MRI, CT Angiograms, and personal Duplex/Doppler reports.

• Crucial for Diabetic Patients: Bring your most recent Fasting Blood Sugar and HbA1c reports. Dr. Rashed heavily utilizes his CCD training to optimize your metabolic state before any major surgery.

• Maintain a complete list of current prescription medications, particularly blood thinners (like Aspirin/Clopidogrel) or heart failure medications.

• Ensure multiple family members are present for consultations, as cardiothoracic surgery involves highly complex risks, prolonged ICU stays, and intensive post-operative care discussions.

Last Modified: October 29, 2026