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.
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.
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