Mobile Catheterization Unit Saves Libyan Pilgrim from Acute Heart Attack in Nine Minutes

King Abdullah Medical City, a member of the Makkah Health Cluster, successfully saved the life of a Libyan pilgrim who suffered an acute cardiac arrest in the central area. The intervention was carried out through a mobile cardiac catheterization service at Al-Haram Emergency Hospital as part of an emergency-care system designed to enhance rapid response to critical cases during the Hajj season.

 The Makkah Health Cluster stated that the patient arrived at a hospital adjacent to the Grand Mosque showing symptoms of an acute myocardial infarction. The cardiac-pathway protocol was immediately activated in coordination with King Abdullah Medical City, and the patient was transferred directly to the mobile catheterization laboratory at Al-Haram Emergency Hospital. This facilitated faster access to specialized cardiac care and reduced the time required for medical intervention.

 The cluster noted that the medical team immediately performed an advanced therapeutic cardiac catheterization upon the patient’s arrival. Within only nine minutes, the team succeeded in opening the main artery responsible for the infarction and restoring blood flow. The team also treated another artery that was suffering from a severe narrowing exceeding 90%.

 The cluster added that the patient’s condition stabilized following the urgent medical intervention. The pilgrim was discharged after completing the necessary medical follow-up and resumed performing his rituals in good health.

 The achievement reflects the advanced operational readiness of the health system in Makkah, the efficiency of specialized medical teams, and the integration among healthcare facilities in providing specialized care to pilgrims around the clock.