Makkah Health Cluster Saves Egyptian Pilgrim after Severe Heart Attack
A dedicated medical team at Al-Noor Specialist Hospital, part of the Makkah Health Cluster, successfully saved the life of a 64-year-old Egyptian pilgrim after he experienced a severe heart attack. The team performed a life-saving procedure in less than eight minutes.
According to the Makkah Health Cluster, the pilgrim arrived at the hospital's emergency department complaining of intense chest pain. He was promptly diagnosed with severe coronary artery thrombosis. The patient was immediately rushed to the catheterization lab, where the medical team conducted an emergency cardiac catheterization and inserted a stent to restore blood flow, successfully stabilizing his condition.
Al-Noor Specialist Hospital's Heart Center is equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by highly skilled medical professionals, enabling swift and effective responses to critical cases. The hospital remains dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services to pilgrims and visitors of the holy sites, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
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