SHARJAH: Al Qassimi Hospital, the largest referral hospital under Emirates Health Services, continues to establish itself as a leading specialised centre in cardiac care, achieving remarkable milestones in providing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic solutions. In the first half of 2024, the hospital performed 106 open-heart surgeries and 1,312 catheterisations, achieving high success rates that reflect its commitment to delivering exceptional medical services in line with the highest global standards.
Dr. Arif Al Nooryani, Director of Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah, emphasised that the hospital’s diligent efforts have resulted in it being accredited by the Joint Commission International as the first global centre of excellence for treating atrioventricular blockages and being designated as a referral centre for treating acute myocardial infarction. This showcases its excellence in employing the latest medical innovations to ensure exceptional healthcare for community members, led by a team of qualified and
specialised healthcare professionals.
Al Qassimi Hospital adopts the latest medical innovations in treating complex heart diseases, offering cutting-edge technologies such as the flexible “Dynamx” stent, which aids arteries in regaining their elasticity. Additionally, the hospital has introduced advanced bioresorbable stents, “Fantom” and “Freesolve”, for the first time in the region, as part of its commitment to providing the latest treatments that enhance patients’ quality of life and alleviate their suffering.
The hospital employs advanced equipment and techniques for imaging arteries from the inside, ensuring accurate diagnosis and facilitating stent placement in complex cases. It also utilises devices to measure blood flow in the small arteries of the heart muscle, allowing for precise diagnoses of chest pain causes, thereby enhancing physicians’ ability to prescribe optimal treatments. Furthermore, the catheterisation unit has adopted the latest methods for treating hypertension using the RRCOR system
, a sophisticated technique that employs focused ultrasound waves on the renal arteries, effectively controlling blood pressure.
In the realm of arrhythmia treatment, Al Qassimi Hospital has achieved groundbreaking milestones through the implantation of advanced devices for heart rhythm regulation, such as the “AVEIR DR” dual-chamber device, making the UAE the first country to implement this technology outside North America. The hospital has also recently adopted the globally leading “PulseSelect” technology for treating atrial fibrillation, marking an unprecedented achievement in the Middle East, further enhancing its capacity to provide advanced therapeutic solutions for complex cases.
Al Qassimi Hospital supports continuous medical education initiatives, focusing on enhancing cooperation with international experts from universities and global hospitals through its Visiting Consultants programme. It also strengthens partnerships with major global medical companies such as Philips and Abbott to organise sp
ecialised conferences and workshops aimed at providing practical training in various global institutes and centres. This is part of its commitment to developing local competencies and enabling doctors to benefit from the latest advancements in medical technology worldwide.
Additionally, the hospital organises various community initiatives throughout the year, including the “Just for You” campaign, which aims to provide free medical services such as general heart check-ups and catheterisations, contributing to the early detection of heart diseases, as well as raising awareness about cardiovascular diseases by providing comprehensive information about risk factors and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle for prevention and improving patients’ quality of life.
Al Qassimi Hospital aims to expand its services by establishing two catheterisation labs dedicated to treating strokes and peripheral artery diseases using the latest technological advancements worldwide, enhancing its ability to provide com
prehensive and integrated healthcare. The hospital also seeks to establish an innovation centre featuring the latest global simulation devices to train doctors on advanced techniques, supporting the UAE’s vision to become a centre of excellence in the medical field at both regional and global levels.
These achievements affirm Emirates Health Services’ commitment to delivering advanced services across its diverse healthcare facilities and to building strategic partnerships aimed at achieving the best therapeutic outcomes for patients, contributing to solidifying the UAE’s position as a leading destination for treating cardiovascular diseases.
Source: Emirates News Agency