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Saudi German Hospital - Aseer performs
complex surgery to save patient with
blocked mitral valve
Saudi German Hospital - Aseer. Image Courtesy: SGH
The precise diagnosis was verified by conducting a Transesophageal
Echocardiogram, followed by catheterization
Press Release
July 1, 2024
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In an extraordinary display of medical expertise, Saudi German Hospital-Aseer saved a
patient with a blocked mitral valve caused by severe calcifications and a blood clot. The
patient also suffered from acute pulmonary oedema, severe heart muscle weakness
and atrial tachycardia.
The precise diagnosis was verified by conducting a Transesophageal Echocardiogram,
followed by catheterization, which revealed that the mitral valve was not operating
optimally due to the presence of calcifications. A highly skilled medical team comprising
cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anaesthesiologists, and a blood bank was promptly
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