Expat Undergoes a Successful Balloon Mitral Valvotomy Procedure to treat Mitral Valve Stenosis at Zulekha Hospital Sharjah

Zulekha Hospital Sharjah a leading provider of advanced cardiac care upholds its service excellence in cardiac care with a successful completion of a Balloon Mitral Valvotomy (BMV) procedure for a 40-year-old patient, Zahid Ullah suffering from severe #mitral #valve #stenosis. The procedure was carried out by Dr. Mahmoud Farouk, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, using the latest technology and techniques available, alongside the discussion and valuable advises from Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Helmy, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgery and the heart team. The non-surgical Percutaneous Balloon Valvotomy procedure was performed without anesthesia in the hospital’s state-of-the-art catheterization laboratory.

Zahid had been experiencing symptoms for a few years, which led to the diagnosis of severe mitral valve stenosis caused by rheumatic heart disease with valvular affection. Dr. Farouk explains, “Mitral valve stenosis occurs when the mitral valve, located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart narrows, restricting blood flow. This can lead to various symptoms, such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest discomfort.”

“Balloon Mitral Valvotomy is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes a specialized balloon catheter to widen the narrowed valve, restoring normal blood flow and alleviating symptoms. The procedure ensures symptomatic relief, improves quality of life and long term prognosis Post-procedure, the patient is advised regular follow-up visits that are crucial to monitor progress, detect any potential recurrences, and ensure the long-term success of the treatment.”

Sharing his experience during his 6 months follow up visit after the procedure, Zahid says, “I am feeling much better and see a very significant improvement in quality of life, disappearance of the shortness of breath, and much increased effort tolerance. I am very happy and grateful for the treatment and medical services provided in Zulekha Hospital Sharjah.” ?

Highlighting the factors contributing to the success of this procedure, Dr. Farouk said, “BMV is not of the common daily procedures in cath labs, however all the pre-procedure arrangements needed preparations including a detailed discussion with the heart team at the hospital, trans-esophageal echocardiography, and choosing of the proper equipment, and all this was done in a very professional way. Thanks to the resources available at the hospital.”

Dr. Farouk extends his thanks to Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Helmy and his heart team for their productive, patient oriented, valuable inputs on the case and the cath lab team including technicians and nurses who share in the success of this case.

Although such cases with patients suffering from this disease are not uncommon in our community, such procedures are rarely done specifically in the private sector facilities in the Northern Emirates. It requires extensive experience and special skills. At Zulekha Hospital we are proud that we are able to provide the ultimate patient care and perform the most complex cardiac interventional procedures successfully for our patients.

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