Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory services in King Abdulaziz Medical City started in
1991. The department has
constantly been evolving and providing high-quality cardiovascular care for our patients.
Our section has five fully functional labs. One of the labs is designated for pediatric
procedures, and a new
state-of-the-art cardiac electrophysiological lab is located in the 2F Cardiac Advance Imaging Building. Our
facility also includes recovery and the new cardiac day care unit with a total of 15 beds which cater to both
outpatients and inpatients. Our section comprises a multidisciplinary team of well-trained, competent, dedicated
physicians, nurses, and technicians.
Our catheterization labs have rendered diagnostic and interventional procedures for
adults and pediatrics. These
include new or innovative cardiac Cath procedures and devices. Our services also include emergency procedures both
for pediatrics and adults.
Electrophysiology Services Capacity
Scope of Electrophysiology Services
The EP service includes device implantation, EP studies, arrhythmia ablations, tilt table tests for syncope, and
elective cardioversions. KACC is considered a leading center for laser extraction leads. This procedure carries a
high incidence of morbidity and mortality, and the new hybrid Cath Lab will be a significant step in this
procedure.
In addition, the EP services provide ambulatory care in the arrhythmia and device clinics, where routine device
interrogation and programming are performed. The service admits for procedures or work-up.
The focus of this division includes; decreasing the waiting list in the arrhythmia clinic, increasing the spectrum
of ablation for more complex arrhythmia volumes like VT and atrial fibrillation, and starting an inherited genetic
arrhythmia service for patients and their relatives.
Electrophysiology Services Leadership
Dr. Haitham Alanazi
Section Head & Consultant
Contact Electrophysiology Services
Email:
cathlab1@ngha.med.sa
Day Ward Reception – extensions 10437, 10438, 10439, 10627
Cath Lab Reception - extensions 16627, 16850
