Jaber Hospital Performs First TAVR in Middle East
A medical team at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital successfully performed the first of its kind in the Middle East, an aortic valve replacement via catheter through the carotid artery. The procedure was conducted on a Kuwaiti patient in his seventies who was suffering from stenosis, myocardial failure, and other conditions that prevented open-heart surgery. The operation was successful, and the patient's condition stabilized. The case was documented during a medical conference, where it was presented to a panel of expert specialists. This achievement represents a significant advancement and reflects the high standard of Kuwaiti medical services in treating heart diseases. The team utilized the carotid artery as an alternative access route to reach the heart, involving a multidisciplinary team, which highlights the evolution of catheter-based heart treatment techniques in the region.
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