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Swift medical response saves pilgrim in Madinah
MADINAH: A swift response from Saudi Arabia's urgent care system enabled medical teams at King Salman bin Abdulaziz Medical City in Madinah to save the life of an Iraqi female pilgrim suffering from a brain hemorrhage.
According to the Madinah Health Cluster, clinical assessment and interventional radiology revealed a ruptured artery that required immediate intervention, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
Once the patient was stabilized, a targeted procedure using coiling technology was performed. The interventional neuroradiology team sealed the rupture, preventing further complications, the SPA added.
The Madinah Health Cluster said the pilgrim regained full consciousness with 'no neurological deficits' and has begun rehabilitation before returning home.
The case 'highlights King Salman Medical City's capabilities as part of the Madinah Health Cluster and its readiness to provide specialized care for pilgrims,' the SPA wrote.
