Medical breakthrough in Qassim: A woman in her forties was saved from a severe brain hemorrhage

The healthcare system in the Qassim region has achieved a new medical milestone, as a specialized medical team at King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraidah successfully saved the life of a patient in her forties who was facing imminent death after suffering a severe brain hemorrhage. This operation underscores the high level of medical coordination and rapid response among the components of the Qassim Health Cluster .

Case details and accurate diagnosis

The critical medical case began when the emergency department at Al-Ras General Hospital the patient suffering from alarming neurological symptoms, including a sudden and severe headache that rapidly progressed to include significant weakness on the right side of her body and altered mental status. Doctors immediately performed the necessary radiological and diagnostic tests, which revealed an active cerebral hemorrhage resulting from a dangerous aneurysm in one of the main arteries supplying the cerebellum. This necessitated the immediate activation of the referral system to save her life.

The dangers of cerebral hemorrhage and the importance of rapid intervention

Medically, a cerebral hemorrhage resulting from a ruptured aneurysm is one of the most serious and life-threatening medical emergencies. Survival and recovery rates depend heavily on time, or what is known as the "golden hour." Delay in treatment can lead to permanent brain damage or death, making rapid diagnosis and transfer to specialized centers equipped with neurocatheterization techniques crucial in determining the patient's fate.

Interventional catheterization: an alternative to open surgery

Upon the patient's arrival at King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraidah, the medical team decided to avoid traditional open surgery due to the sensitivity of the bleeding site and opted instead for interventional neuroradiology. This technique is considered a revolution in neurosurgery, as it allows access to the deepest points of the brain via arteries without the need to open the skull, thus reducing complications and accelerating recovery.

The surgeons skillfully reached the site of the aneurysm and placed fine metal coils that completely closed it, which stopped the bleeding immediately and restored normal blood flow. After that, the patient’s health condition stabilized and her vital signs improved in the intensive care unit.

Implications of the health transformation and Vision 2030

This medical success exemplifies the positive impact of the Health Transformation Program within the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to restructure the healthcare sector by establishing health clusters. This model facilitates access to specialized services for patients, reduces waiting times, and enhances coordination between peripheral hospitals and referral centers, as clearly demonstrated by the smooth transfer of the patient from Ar Rass to Buraidah and her receipt of specialized treatment in record time.