PSCCQ PERFORMS 23 INTERVENTIONAL CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION FOR CHILDREN IN A MONTH

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

 

 

 

 

Prince Sultan Cardiac Center in Al-Qassim's Department of Pediatric Cardiology performed 23 cases interventional cardiac catheterization for children, including 4 newborns, less than a week old. This figure indicates the statistics in the whole month of September, 2021.

The case attended by the medical team varies between dilatation of the pulmonary valve and the aortic valve, the closure of the ductus arteriosus, and the hole between the atria and between the ventricles. It also includes the dilatation of the aorta wherein there was a placing of a stent on the ductus arteriosus of the needy newborns. 

The PSCCQ is proud to disclose that all of the procedures performed for newborns less than a week old, as well as all the catheterization operations that were conducted turned out successful.  It couldn't be denied that the center is being able to live up to their mission of saving lives. That despite all impeding challenges, the center's medical team will always stand at their best to serve their patients in the best possible way. Along with their selfless service and dedication are wishes for all their patients to be healthy, well, and disease-free.