Heart symposium begins in Dubai

DUBAI — The second International Saudi German Hospital (SGH) Heart Symposium began at Dubai Meriden Hotel on Monday.

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By A Staff Reporter

Published: Wed 24 Oct 2007, 9:14 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 4:53 AM

Held under the patronage of UAE Minister of Health Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qutami, the three-day conference is discussing the latest medical achievements like stem cell therapy, percutaneous valve replacement, surgical treatment, coronary stenting, ‘beating heart off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting’ and other updates in the medical treatment of heart diseases.

The opening ceremony was attended by Engineer Sobhi Batterjee, president of SGH Group, and a number of prominent cardiologists and cardiac surgeons from the Middle East.

A Staff Reporter

Published: Wed 24 Oct 2007, 9:14 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 4:53 AM

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