A 34-year-old man arrived at the Emergency Department of Mouwasat Hospital in Qatif at 6:00 a.m. with severe chest pain and a medical history of severe heart failure and cardiac hypertrophy. It was impossible to predict that the subsequent minutes would determine whether he would resume a normal life or be afflicted with an enduring disability.
The patient experienced acute neurological symptoms, including slurred speech, a sudden loss of consciousness, and pain with paralysis on the right side of his body, during the initial examination. A rapid and coordinated response was initiated at this critical juncture.
The Emergency, Cardiology, and Neurology crews were simultaneously mobilized. The Cardiology team, under the leadership of Dr. Nadia Barakat, conducted a cardiac assessment that did not identify any acute cardiac events, which further bolstered the suspicion of a neurological cause. Simultaneously, the Neurology team, under the leadership of Dr. Mohammed Al-Hijab, conducted an urgent neurological evaluation and promptly diagnosed the patient with an acute ischemic stroke.
The patient's consciousness improved, and right-sided motor function progressed from grade 1 to grade 4 within hours in a remarkable recovery, as thrombolytic therapy was administered within the critical "golden window" in a race against time.
The team's endeavors did not conclude at this point. In order to exclude any additional thrombi and as a preventive measure, a cardiac MRI was conducted to identify the root cause and prevent recurrence. Anticoagulation therapy was subsequently instituted.
Only minutes had passed from the instant the patient entered the emergency department to the commencement of treatment, yet those minutes were the deciding factor between paralysis and recovery. The patient was profoundly appreciative of the medical team's precise diagnosis, prompt intervention, and comprehensive care, as it enabled him to make a complete recovery and resume his regular routine.
The case at Mouwasat Hospital in Qatif is not merely a medical one; it is a living example of the life-saving potential of time when professionalism and collaboration are combined.
The Cardiac Surgery team at Mouwasat Hospital in Riyadh has achieved a remarkable success story, performing a highly complex and high-risk procedure on a patient in his sixties.
The patient arrived at the Emergency Department in critical condition, struggling with severe shortness of breath and lung congestion. Further evaluation revealed advanced weakness of the heart muscle, multiple blockages in the coronary arteries, and significant narrowing of both carotid arteries, reaching up to 90%.
Faced with these life-threatening challenges, a multidisciplinary team of cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons, anesthesiologists, and intensive care specialists came together to carefully assess the case. After thoroughly explaining the condition and treatment options, the patient gave his consent to proceed with urgent surgery.
The operation included coronary artery bypass grafting along with a right carotid endarterectomy to restore blood flow and lower the risk of stroke. With God’s grace and the skill of the medical team, the patient recovered immediately after surgery without complications. Within just seven days, he was discharged in stable health and able to return to his normal life.
This successful outcome not only highlights the expertise and dedication of the medical staff but also reflects Mouwasat’s commitment to providing advanced, patient-centered care. By combining the latest medical technologies with highly specialized expertise, the hospital continues to deliver hope and healing in the most critical situations.
In an urgent response to a critical emergency, the medical team at the Emergency Department of Al Mouwasat Hospital in Madinah received a patient in his fifties who had been transferred urgently from another hospital to save his life after being diagnosed with massive clots in the pulmonary arteries, which caused a complete blockage. This led to respiratory failure, a severe drop in oxygen levels, and loss of consciousness.
According to the protocols followed at Al Mouwasat Hospital in Madinah, immediate coordination took place among the medical teams, and the patient was swiftly transferred to the Interventional Catheterization Unit, where a delicate procedure was performed to remove the life-threatening pulmonary clots via catheterization. The procedure was led by Dr. Rayan Halawani – Consultant of Interventional Radiology, in collaboration with the anesthesia team, and was completed in less than an hour.
Thanks to Allah and the expertise of the medical team, the patient’s vital signs improved immediately after the procedure. He was then transferred to the Cardiac Care Unit to continue his treatment under the supervision of a Consultant of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, until he fully recovered and was discharged in good health to resume his normal life.
This case is yet another clear example of the medical excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration at Al Mouwasat Hospital, reaffirming the hospital’s readiness to manage critical and life-saving cases with the highest standards of quality and speed—making a real difference in patients’ lives.
