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7/2/24, 10:28 AM Saudi German Hospital - Aseer performs complex surgery to save patient with blocked mitral valve
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
state-of-the-art facilities and technologies, as well as a partnership with Mayo Clinic.
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