Durban hospital opens state-of-the-art cardiac facility
The timing of this launch is critical as KwaZulu-Natal faces escalating cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension and heart-related conditions, exacerbated by socio-economic challenges.
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A Durban hospital is hoping to tackle KwaZulu-Natal's growing cardiovascular disease burden head-on with the launch of its state-of-the-art Cardiac Cath Lab and Endo-Vascular Cath Lab and Cardiac ICU.
Marking its ninth anniversary, the Ahmed Al-Kadi Hospital officially opened its facility AAK Heart & Vascular Centre of Excellence.
Speaking at the launch, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Ahmed Vachiat, noted that the Cath Lab was not merely a facility, but the fruit of vision, service, and community.
The launch comes at a crucial time, as KwaZulu-Natal faces a growing burden of cardiovascular disease, including hypertension and heart-related conditions linked to socio-economic challenges.
The new facility offers advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiology, minimally invasive endovascular procedures, a dedicated Cardiac ICU for critical care and multidisciplinary specialist collaboration.
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