MUSCAT : Since its establishment in 2015, the center has performed an impressive 4,274 heart surgeries for children and 4,094 for adults. Additionally, it has treated 154 cases using the extracorporeal oxygenation device (ECMO) and conducted 30,676 cardiac catheterization procedures.

Dr. Najib bin Zahran Al Rawahy, Director of the National Cardiac Center, shared these statistics with the Oman News Agency, emphasizing the center’s dedication to excellence in cardiac care.

The center has also excelled in performing 4,310 cardiac catheterization interventions for children and 395 for adults, along with the implantation of 2,206 cardiac devices and conducting 2,080 catheterization procedures. It boasts a range of specialized clinics, including those for 3D echocardiography, foetal heart care, and congenital heart defects, addressing the diverse needs of its patients.

Beyond clinical achievements, the center has garnered significant scientific accolades, ranking first in research output among hospitals in Oman. Notably, two doctors and a nurse from the center were recognized for their outstanding contributions to their fields. Furthermore, the center has trained 310 individuals in various aspects of cardiac care.

On an international scale, Oman made headlines in 2018 as the first country in the Middle East to successfully close an atrioventricular septal defect. The National Center has also received the gold award for the best hospital project at the International Hospital Federation (IHF) meeting, as well as accolades for the best clinical case at the Gulf Heart Conference in 2019. Its success in performing complex cardiac procedures has positioned the center as a leader in the region.

Dr. Al Rawahy emphasized the center’s commitment to advancing knowledge through research, having published 274 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and participated in 93 international lectures, including live broadcasts of surgeries at global conferences.

As the center approaches its tenth anniversary, it has launched the ‘Heart of the Nation’ campaign, coinciding with World Heart Day. This initiative aims to enhance community awareness about the center’s pivotal role and showcase advancements in heart healthcare within Oman.

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