First artificial heart transplant surgery in Iraq completed successfully
The Nasiriyah Heart Center achieved a groundbreaking milestone with the successful completion of Iraq’s inaugural artificial heart transplant surgery. This historic event unfolded on Wednesday, as confirmed by a reputable medical source within the Dhi Qar health department.
The patient, a citizen in his sixties from Al-Muthanna governorate, experienced a recent cardiac collapse, prompting collaborative efforts between a German medical team and their Iraqi counterparts at the Nasiriyah Heart Center.
The intricate procedure, which commenced at 5:30 p.m. and concluded five hours later at 10:30 p.m., marked a significant advancement in cardiac care within the Middle East. The successful implantation of the artificial heart represents a crucial turning point for medical capabilities in Iraq. The medical team, satisfied with the outcome, will closely monitor the patient’s condition over the next ten hours to assess the body’s response to the newly transplanted artificial heart. This groundbreaking achievement underscores the growing prowess of Iraq’s healthcare sector in complex medical interventions.
The collaboration between the Nasiriyah Heart Center and the German medical team exemplifies international cooperation for advancing medical frontiers. The success of this pioneering surgery not only holds promise for the patient’s recovery but also paves the way for future advancements in cardiac treatments, positioning Iraq at the forefront of innovative medical procedures in the region.
