The medical team at Almana Hospital Jubail successfully performed an emergency endovascular procedure on a 37-year-old patient who experienced an acute ischemic stroke caused by the blockage of major cerebral arteries, requiring urgent intervention to restore blood flow to the affected areas of the brain.

The neurointerventional radiology team performed mechanical thrombectomy using aspiration and catheter-based clot retrieval techniques to remove blood clots from the left middle cerebral artery and right anterior cerebral artery. The procedure successfully achieved complete reperfusion of the targeted arteries, with a Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction (TICI) grade of 3.

This successful intervention highlights the importance of rapid stroke response and multidisciplinary coordination in delivering timely, specialized treatment, helping reduce the risk of neurological complications and long-term disability.

Specialized 24/7 Acute Stroke Response Services

Acute ischemic stroke is a medical emergency requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment. When a cerebral artery becomes blocked, blood and oxygen supply to the affected brain tissue is interrupted, potentially causing irreversible neurological damage within a short period. Timely access to specialized stroke care is therefore essential to improving recovery outcomes and reducing complications.

As part of its commitment to advancing emergency medical care, Almana Medical Group provides 24/7 neurointerventional procedures and emergency mechanical thrombectomy services at its hospitals in Al Khobar, Jubail, Dammam, and Al Ahsa, ensuring that patients eligible for intervention can access specialized treatment at any time, including outside regular working hours.

Mechanical thrombectomy is an advanced, minimally invasive treatment for selected patients with acute ischemic stroke caused by large-vessel occlusion. The procedure involves navigating a catheter through the blood vessels to the blocked cerebral artery and removing the clot using aspiration or specialized clot retrieval devices. Its primary objective is to restore blood flow to the affected brain tissue and minimize damage caused by prolonged oxygen deprivation.