Dammam - Mouwasat Hospital
A 69-year-old man was transferred to the Emergency Department at Mouwasat Hospital Dammam after experiencing sudden left-sided paralysis accompanied by speech difficulties—classic symptoms of an acute ischemic stroke. Upon arrival, the Code Stroke protocol was immediately activated to ensure rapid assessment and treatment according to international best practices.
A CT angiography of the brain was performed, revealing a critical occlusion of the right middle cerebral artery (MCA)—the main vessel supplying the right cerebral hemisphere.
Thanks to the fast response, the patient underwent the therapeutic procedure within four hours of symptom onset, well inside the internationally recognized stroke golden treatment window (6 hours).
Under the expertise of Dr. Agustin Ozan, Consultant of Interventional Neuroradiology, cerebral catheterization and mechanical thrombectomy were successfully performed, fully reopening the blocked MCA and its branches.
Due to the timely intervention and activation of the Code Stroke pathway, the patient showed significant improvement the following day:
Code Stroke is a rapid emergency response system designed to manage suspected stroke cases with maximum efficiency. It aims to:
Mouwasat Hospital Dammam is officially accredited by the Saudi Red Crescent Authority as an advanced center for stroke treatment and interventional clot removal using cutting-edge endovascular techniques.
The Stroke Unit operates:
The patient’s rapid recovery in less than a week after the stroke stands as a testament to the hospital’s advanced stroke care capabilities and world‑class medical services.