Egypt launches catheter-based pulmonary valve implantation

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced on Thursday the launch of a catheter-based pulmonary valve implantation system at the National Heart Institute, under the General Organisation for Teaching Hospitals and Institutes (GOTHI), as per a Cabinet statement.

The procedure, suitable for both children from the age of 10 and adults with complex congenital heart conditions, offers a safer alternative to open-heart surgery. It targets patients suffering from severe pulmonary valve stenosis or regurgitation, particularly those with heart muscle weakness following previous corrective surgeries.

Medical studies confirm the technique’s efficiency, reducing surgical risks, shortening hospital stays, and easing the burden on healthcare facilities by accelerating patient turnover and reducing waiting lists.

Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English

Subediting: M. S. Salama