First cardiac electro-physiological procedure performed at Hadi Clinic
First ever procedure of its kind performed in a private hospital in Kuwait
KUWAIT: In pursuit of its endeavors towards improving the quality of health care provision in Kuwait, Hadi Clinic is pleased to announce its first cardiac electrophysiological procedure, which was conducted using the highly sophisticated three-dimensional imaging and mapping technology. The procedure is the first of its kind to be undertaken in a private hospital in Kuwait, and was successfully performed by the renowned Dr Fawzia Al-Kandari, consultant Cardiac Electro-physiologist. The procedure is pivotal in establishing the diagnosis and providing curative management for patients suffering from cardiac arrhythmias, often manifesting as fast or slow heart beats.
Two procedures have been performed. The first was an electro-physiological study of a middle-aged patient suffering from accelerated ventricular arrhythmia, where three-dimensional mapping technology was used to locate the arrhythmia source and treat it with curative radio-frequency ablation. The second procedure involved the implantation of a permanent cardiac pacemaker in a patient in his sixth decade of age. Dr Fawzia has successfully conducted those two procedures in collaboration with the cardiac catheter laboratory team at Hadi Clinic. Dr Fawzia has a distinguished scientific and medical expertise in the field of cardiac electro-physiology, with extensive experience in the use of modern technology and in the training of doctors in the field, both inside and outside Kuwait. “Hadi Clinic is equipped with a state-of-the-art cardiac catheter laboratory that is staffed by a fabulous team of clinical expertise,” Dr Fawzia explained. “We are now able to deliver unparalleled sets of services in the private sector. We always aspire to materialize the hopes of our patients.”
Proven track record
Dr Abdul Wahid Baluch, Medical Director at Hadi Clinic, stressed on the importance of Dr Fawzia’s collaboration with the hospital, explaining that she is one of the most renowned cardiologists in the region with a proven track record in the field of innovative scientific research. Dr Abdul Wahid also voiced Hadi Clinic’s commitment to develop a cardiology centre of excellence that best serves the needs of the patients. Dr Talal Mudawi, consultant cardiologist and Head of the Intensive Care Unit, confirmed that Hadi Clinic Cardiology Centre has been regularly and successfully performing emergency diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterization procedures for the treatment of acute coronary artery blockages and sudden heart attacks 24 hours a day. He further stated that Hadi Clinic’s cardiac catheter laboratory is entrusted by the American Military mission in Kuwait to treat their officials and contractors, many of whom have successfully undertaken their cardiac catheter procedures and stents at Hadi Clinic.
Moment of pride
“This is a moment of pride and celebration for our cardiology team at Hadi Clinic,” stated Dr Faten, Hadi Clinic’s Deputy General Manager. “The success of those two procedures has not only encouraged us to further continue to provide the best possible care for heart patients in Kuwait, but it has also provided conclusive proof that our investment in medical services, human resources and technology does and will continue to provide the highest quality of health care to our patients and their families. The secret that has kept us at the forefront of private healthcare organizations is our unwavering commitment to the provision of best quality healthcare. Our Wellness program - a concept that encompasses the provision of physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing - ensures that we remain focused on treating our patients not as mere diseases, but as whole individuals, with compassion, kindness, love and professionalism. The pursuit of Happiness, for both our patients and our staff, is our goal and I am proud to say that we have achieved some significant milestones towards that endeavor. We welcome Dr Fawzia to Hadi Clinic and it’s a real privilege having her with us.”