Thursday, 9 August 2018

Madinah Cardiac Center updates heart catheterisation activity for Hajj 2018

Madinah Cardiac Center​ has conducted 49 coronary catheterisations for Hajj pilgrims since the beginning of the Hajj season, the KSA Ministry of Health has announced.

The centre received more than 86 cases and 49 of them were referred to the catheterisation lab. Two cases had open heart-surgery, and most of the cases were treated as emergencies.

According to Madinah Health Affairs, 14 patients have been discharged while the remaining are under observation to ensure that they are healthy to perform Hajj with ease and comfort. The organisation has prepared 11 hospitals for this year's Hajj: Al-Ansar, Uhod, Al-Miqat, King Fahad, Maternity and Children, Pilgrim City (thoracic), Medical Rehabilitation, Khaybar, Al-Hanakiyah, Al-Hemnah and the Cardiac Center. Other hospitals are also ready to handle any emergencies. 

Madinah's hospitals offer 1,682 beds including 114 for intensive care. The hospitals are supported by 13 seasonal primary healthcare centres enhanced with specialised medical staff and cutting-edge appliances: Air Pilgrims, Gabriel Gate, Al-Miqat 1-2, Al-Majedi Gate, Land Pilgrims, Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Airport-Madinah, Al-Safyah, Al-Salam, Yanbu Sea Port, Yanbu Airport, Al-Yutamah and Al-Selselah. Three other centres, Quba, Al-Awali and Uhod are tasked with permanent primary healthcare services.

The Ministry of Health has separately shared an infographic in Arabic on Twitter highlighting the importance of keeping cardiac patients stable, ensuring that they have enuogh medication, store it safely and carry their medical cards.

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