Saudi medical teams save lives of Umrah pilgrims in emergency heart surgeries

A cardiac team at King Abdullah Medical City, part of the Makkah Health Cluster, successfully performed a three-hour emergency open-heart surgery on a 59-year-old Iraqi Umrah pilgrim suffering from a severe coronary artery clot.

Following the procedure, the patient was transferred to intensive care, where he was swiftly weaned off ventilators and made a steady recovery, stabilizing his condition, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Monday.

This case underscores King Abdullah Medical City’s capability in delivering specialized care for Umrah pilgrims.

Meanwhile, at Al-Noor Specialist Hospital, a cardiac catheterization team saved the life of an 86-year-old Libyan Umrah pilgrim who suffered a heart attack and required urgent intervention.

The hospital’s heart center, fully equipped for such emergencies, boasts highly qualified medical teams providing advanced healthcare in accordance with the highest standards, the SPA noted.

Additionally, the team at Al-Noor treated a 68-year-old Egyptian woman performing Umrah, performing a cardiac catheterization procedure on her right coronary artery. She had arrived at the emergency department with severe chest pain, low blood pressure, and a weak pulse.

Further examinations revealed a blocked coronary artery and a heart attack, necessitating immediate medical intervention.

These cases serve as Saudi Arabia’s commitment to ensuring world-class medical services for pilgrims, reinforcing the country’s readiness to handle complex medical emergencies during religious pilgrimages.