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Saudi German Hospital – Aseer

performs complex surgery to save

patient with blocked mitral valve

July 2, 2024 11

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 assembled. It was decided that
immediate surgical intervention was required to preserve the patient’s life.

Dr Mohammed al-Raghi, Head of the Cardiology and Cardiac Catheterization Department,

opted for mitral valve replacement, even though the patient experienced similar procedures in
1999 and 2008. The past two procedures caused severe adhesions from repeated chest

openings.

The surgery was a resounding success owing to the hospital’s advanced medical capabilities

and a highly skilled and knowledgeable medical team.

The mitral valve, one of the four heart valves, is located on the left side of the heart,
separating the left atrium from the left ventricle. It allows oxygenated blood to flow from the

left atrium to the left ventricle, preventing blood backflow into the atrium.

This patient’s remarkable recovery embodies the ‘Caring Like Family’ ethos at Saudi German
Hospital-Aseer, where the Kingdom’s best doctors provide compassionate care, leveraging

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