Doctors at Chest Diseases Hospital in Kuwait achieved a medical milestone by saving the life of a three-year-old Kuwaiti girl who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. The team used VA ECMO (Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) technology, which helped restore her heartbeat and stabilize her condition. After careful monitoring and treatment, she made a full recovery and was discharged.
Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Asimi, a pediatric cardiologist and intensive care specialist, explained that the child had severe myocarditis and ventricular tachycardia, a life-threatening condition causing irregular and rapid heartbeats. The medical team acted swiftly, initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation and connecting her to VA ECMO, a life-support technique that assists the heart and lungs in pumping blood during critical failure.
Following successful resuscitation, doctors performed an emergency cardiac catheterization and implanted a temporary heart pump to support her heart function. After eight days of close monitoring, the pump was safely removed, and the child was discharged in good health. This case is among the first in Kuwait where VA ECMO was used as an initial step in pediatric cardiac resuscitation.
Dr. Al-Asimi praised the expertise of Kuwait’s medical team, crediting the Ministry of Health's commitment to equipping hospitals with cutting-edge technology. He also acknowledged the efforts of Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi and Undersecretary Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi in fostering a world-class medical environment.
This breakthrough in pediatric cardiac care strengthens Kuwait’s reputation as a leading regional medical hub, demonstrating its ability to handle critical heart conditions with state-of-the-art treatment methods.
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