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4/11/25, 11:53 AM Saudi German Hospital Aseer accredited stroke pathway saves patient’s life - Middle East Business News and Information - mid-e…
Saudi German Hospital Aseer accredited stroke pathway

saves patient’s life

April 10, 2025 11

In an extraordinary display of medical excellence, Saudi German Hospital (SGH) Aseer successfully implemented its accredited stroke
response pathway, facilitating the rapid and coordinated treatment of a 65-year-old male stroke patient. A mechanical thrombectomy
was performed within 3 hours and 30 minutes of symptom onset, ensuring an optimal patient outcome. This successful medical
procedure highlights SGH Aseer’s leadership in emergency neurological care, reinforcing trust and showcasing the hospital’s commitment
to saving lives through advanced stroke treatment protocols.

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The mechanical thrombectomy was conducted by a multidisciplinary team comprising specialists from the ER, Neurology, Radiology,
Anesthesia, ICU, and Neurosurgery. The hospital also expresses its gratitude to the Red Crescent for the timely transportation of the
patient, who was experiencing left-sided weakness and slurred speech. He had a FAST-ED score of 5 and a medical history of
hypertension.

However, since the patient arrived at the hospital within 15 minutes of symptom onset, the stroke pathway could be activated
immediately. The hospital’s streamlined stroke protocol enabled rapid treatment completion, minimising the risk of severe disability.
Moreover, SGH Aseer’s stroke team activated the stroke pathway upon the patient’s arrival, ensuring prompt assessment and treatment.

Makarem Sobhi Batterjee, Vice Chairman of SGH, said: “Immediate medical intervention and the successful completion of life-saving
surgery demonstrate our exceptional expertise in emergency stroke care. Our accredited stroke response pathway is a revolutionary
method for saving lives and preserving quality of life. Bolstered by this remarkable success, we remain steadfast in our efforts to elevate
the benchmarks of excellence in neurological emergency care across Saudi Arabia and beyond.”

The achievement, while demonstrating SGH’s commitment to patient safety, also highlights the efficiency of its accredited stroke
response system, reflecting its ethos of “Caring like Family.” It reaffirms SGH’s dedication to providing best-in-class emergency
neurological care, ensuring precision, speed, and world-class medical expertise. The hospital’s expertise, teamwork, and use of cutting-
edge medical protocols facilitate life-saving care while securing optimal patient outcomes.