A Jarvik 2000 LVAD patient story

A Jarvik 2000 LVAD patient story

Diagnosed with severe ischemic cardiomyopathy at the age of 64, Mostafa received his Jarvik 2000 LVAD on November 19th, 2019. The Jarvik 2000 Ventricular Assist System has granted Mostafa superb quality of life which he happily leads beside his family....
Thrombectomy amid COVID-19

Thrombectomy amid COVID-19

The new Coronavirus is keeping stroke patients from seeking medical attention due to fear of infection. As you can see in these pictures, the medical team at LAUMC cath lab are taking all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. This...
Stroke case at LAUMC

Stroke case at LAUMC

Successful thrombectomy case performed at LAU Medical Center-Rizk Hospital. Patient was a 69 year old male suffering from right M1 occlusion. The procedure was done 1 hour after stroke onset using Penumbra System® JET™ 7 Reperfusion Catheter, and after just 2 passes...
First Shockwave case in KSA

First Shockwave case in KSA

Operation performed in King Fahed Armed Forces Hospital – Jeddah by Dr. Mervat Al-Asnag (IC) & Dr. Khaled Shaibi (IC). Patient J. A. suffered from a thrombosed and heavily calcified proximal to mid right coronary artery, which was initially treated in...