The Madinah Health Cluster organized the Cardiac Emergency Symposium for the Hajj season, bringing together leading consultants and specialists in emergency medicine, cardiology, and critical care.

The event aimed to bolster healthcare workers' capability to handle cardiovascular crises among pilgrims.

A diverse group of physicians and healthcare professionals from various fields attended, focusing on contemporary evidence-based methods for managing cardiac health issues in pilgrims.

The symposium covered key topics such as cardiac risk assessment for pilgrims, improving care for heart failure patients, and effective strategies for handling heart attacks.

It also included presentations on real-world experiences in dealing with critical cases in emergency departments and the activation of cardiac catheterization labs during peak periods.

This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to provide top-notch medical care to the large influx of pilgrims during Hajj.