The Cardiac Surgery team at Mouwasat Hospital in Yanbu achieved a significant medical milestone by performing the hospital’s first open-heart surgery. The procedure was a coronary artery bypass graft surgery for a patient in his sixties who was suffering from severely impaired left ventricular function, along with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and a high level of risk associated with his medical condition.
The patient arrived at the Emergency Department in critical condition, suffering from severe shortness of breath and chest pain. Detailed medical examinations revealed severe narrowing of the left main coronary artery, in addition to multiple blockages in other coronary arteries, with a significant deterioration in heart muscle function.
Due to the complexity of the case and the high level of risk, the patient was urgently evaluated by the Cardiac Surgery Department and the Cardiology and Interventional Catheterization Department at Mouwasat Hospital in Yanbu. His condition was comprehensively assessed, available treatment options were discussed, and all requirements and preparations necessary to perform the surgery at the hospital were evaluated.
Following a thorough assessment of the case and coordination among the concerned medical teams, the decision was made to perform the surgical intervention within a period not exceeding 24 hours, making the patient the first case to undergo open-heart surgery at Mouwasat Hospital in Yanbu. The medical team explained the nature of his health condition, the risks associated with surgery, and the available treatment options, after which the patient agreed to undergo the urgent procedure.
The operation involved coronary artery bypass graft surgery despite the presence of severe impairment of heart muscle function, deterioration in lung function, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The patient was also suffering from recently diagnosed uncontrolled diabetes and significantly elevated blood glucose levels. The procedure aimed to restore blood flow through the coronary arteries and improve blood supply to the heart muscle.
By the grace of God first, followed by the expertise of the Cardiac Surgery team and the integration among the medical teams, the operation was successfully completed. The patient recovered after surgery without complications and was discharged from the hospital after only five days in stable condition, allowing him to return to his normal life.
This achievement was made possible, by the grace of God first, through specialized medical expertise and the integration of the Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, and Interventional Catheterization departments, alongside the availability of modern medical capabilities and equipment. This further strengthens Mouwasat Hospital’s ability to provide advanced services for critical and complex cases in accordance with the highest standards of medical quality and safety.