Madinah: A Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) team in Madinah region successfully responded to a critical emergency involving an 85-year-old Iraqi Umrah pilgrim who suffered a heart attack in the courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque. The case was handled through the specialized “Heart Attack” pathway, which aims to reduce response time and provide life-saving medical care swiftly.

According to Saudi Press Agency, SRCA regional director Dr. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Zahrani said that the medical dispatch center received an emergency call reporting severe chest pain. An advanced life support team arrived within 47 seconds, conducted an electrocardiogram (ECG) and confirmed a severe heart attack through consultation with an on-call physician.

The patient was immediately transported to the cardiac catheterization lab at the Saudi German Hospital, bypassing the emergency department. Dr. Al-Zahrani noted that the quick response and efficient coordination significantly reduced complications and played a crucial role in saving the pilgrim’s life.