A medical team from King Abdullah Medical City hospital broke new ground when it managed to unblock veins and arteries and replace aortic valves without performing bypass surgery.
The medical team cured five patients with heart problems through performing successful arterial cardiac catheterization procedures.
Dr. Osama Al-Khatib, president of the cardiac center at King Abdullah Medical City, said that doctors there performed the procedure on high-risk patients whose bodies cannot handle surgery, notably the elderly and patients suffering from weak heart muscles.
“The procedures were 100 percent successful,” he said. “The announcement was made after the patients were discharged from hospital.”
He said the process does not take more than a couple of hours.
“Such operations, which involve inserting the catheter and switching the valves, are not performed in many hospitals in the Kingdom,” he said.
Al-Khatib expressed pride at this new medical achievement.
Dr. Yassin Malawi, executive general manager of King Abdullah Medical City, said that the institution is striving for advancement in its medical services, particularly for heart-related disorders.
Malawi attributed the success of the procedures to the continuous support granted by the Ministry of Health and the government.
KSA breaks new ground in cardiac procedures
KSA breaks new ground in cardiac procedures
Where We Are Going Today: ‘Go Greek’ in Jeddah
- The dark blue-and-white-themed story with pink bougainvillea tucked in corners gives off a nice, cool, fresh vibe
While doomscrolling on social media before bed one night, my phone flashed a post about a brand new place called Go Greek that had just opened in Jeddah. I saved it like I always do, but quite unusually, I did not conveniently forget about it.
So, a few days later after dinner my husband and I drove to one of the new hot spots in town, La Paz Plaza, which houses Jeddah’s Go Greek store.
It was crowded with the queue spilling out of the doors — but rightfully so, because when we got our hands on the yogurt bowls, it was clear why: They were seriously so good! It makes you want to go back for more.
The dark blue-and-white-themed story with pink bougainvillea tucked in corners gives off a nice, cool, fresh vibe.
The store has four large vending machines, each with two flavor options.
You can sample the flavors before you fill your cup depending on your appetite. You are then guided to the next station to choose toppings, with myriad options ranging from different kinds of berries and tropical fruits to seeds, granolas and crumbles.
I went for the dark chocolate and vanilla cup, and my husband chose the pineapple and coconut-flavored cup, which tasted remarkably like pina colada. The yogurt was fresh, rich and creamy, with the berries giving it the right kick of tanginess, while the chia seeds and granola delivered the perfect texture and crunch.
Payment is done by the gram, weighed right in front of you.
On another counter, they also have plain, Lotus Biscoff and honey-flavored yogurts. I bought a few grams from each to have it at home the next day; and the Lotus Biscoff and honey-flavored ones are indulgent on their own, with no toppings needed.
Staff members are polite and attentive, and the service efficient. It is definitely worth a visit.
