Jaber Hospital Performs Carotid TAVR
A medical team at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital in Kuwait successfully performed the first of its kind in the Middle East—an aortic valve replacement via catheter through the carotid artery in the neck—for a Kuwaiti patient in his seventies. The patient was suffering from severe valve stenosis, weakened heart muscle, and kidney failure. The procedure utilized the carotid artery as an alternative entry point due to unsuitability of the traditional arteries. The operation was successful, and the patient's condition stabilized. He was discharged from the hospital after two days, reflecting the benefits of minimally invasive procedures in accelerating recovery and reducing hospitalization time. This achievement is part of the cardiac valve treatment program launched by the hospital in September 2024, which has performed over 100 procedures in 18 months using advanced techniques to treat complex cases, thereby enhancing the level of healthcare in Kuwait.
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