Biography

Zainab is a senior cardiothoracic surgical pharmacist with a special interest in atrial fibrillation.  

She qualified as a pharmacist in 2003 and has worked at Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust since 2006. She provides a clinical pharmacy service to patients admitted for cardiac and thoracic surgery. 

She also works closely with the pre-operative team, qualifying in 2010 as a non-medical independent prescriber. She is involved in medicine optimisation for patients being assessed for surgery, including advising on medicines to stop in the peri-operative period, optimising medicines for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease and ensuring appropriate management of patients on anticoagulation. 

Read more about pharmacy services at the Trust.