Upon the patient’s arrival at the emergency department, suffering from severe chest pain and shortness of breath, the medical staff immediately began conducting the necessary examinations and an electrocardiogram, which confirmed that he had suffered a stroke requiring immediate transfer to the operating room.
standard response speed
The medical team was able to make the decision to intervene and transfer the patient to the cardiac catheterization unit in a record time of no more than 18 minutes since his admission to the hospital, where the therapeutic catheterization revealed a complete blockage in the right artery.
Thanks to the efficient performance, a stent was implanted in the affected artery to restore cardiac blood flow in a procedure that took 47 minutes under the supervision of a cardiac catheterization consultant, after which the patient’s condition stabilized and he was transferred to medical care for observation.
Medical staff efficiency
The Makkah Health Cluster confirmed that this medical success reflects the high readiness of its health facilities and the ability of its staff to deal with critical cases according to the highest international standards.
The group explained that reducing the time for diagnosis and treatment decision-making is a crucial factor in saving lives and reducing serious complications resulting from heart attacks, which embodies the continuous development in the quality of health services provided to citizens and residents.
