Makkah: A specialized medical team at Al-Noor Specialist Hospital, a member of the Makkah Health Cluster, saved the life of a 64-year-old Egyptian pilgrim who suffered a severe heart attack, completing a life-saving procedure in under eight minutes.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the pilgrim arrived at the hospital’s emergency department with sharp chest pain and was quickly diagnosed with severe coronary artery thrombosis. He was immediately transferred to the catheterization lab, where the medical team performed an emergency cardiac catheterization and placed a stent to restore blood flow, stabilizing his condition.

Al-Noor Specialist Hospital’s Heart Center is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by highly qualified medical teams, ensuring rapid intervention for critical cases. The hospital remains committed to providing top-tier healthcare services for the pilgrims and visitors of the holy sites, particularly during Ramadan.