{
  "id": 10892754,
  "title": "Thumbay University Hospital: A center of excellence in cardiac surgery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/thumbay-university-hospital-a-center-of-excellence-in-cardiac-surgery",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-30T07:52:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/thumbay-university-hospital-a-center-of-excellence-in-cardiac-surgery-1.500693204"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thumbay University Hospital in Ajman stands out as a center of excellence for cardiac surgery, offering specialist expertise, advanced facilities, and coordinated care through every stage of treatment. From diagnosis to recovery, the hospital’s cardiac services cover Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), beating-heart bypass surgery, valve repair and replacement, and minimally invasive procedures for eligible patients. The cardiac surgical team comprises Dr Khaled Mohamed Farrag and Dr Mahnoosh Foroughi, who collaborate closely with interventional cardiologists such as Dr Karim Ghannem, Dr Sony Manuel Mathew, Dr Ahmad Zohdi, and Dr Sajid Naeem Chaudhary, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to patient assessment and treatment planning.\n\nThumbay University Hospital is equipped with modern operating theatres, advanced anesthesia systems, heart-lung bypass technology, and a dedicated Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). Continuous specialist monitoring, along with access to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for temporary support of heart and lung function, ensures high-quality care for critically ill cardiac patients. A fully equipped catheterisation laboratory provides coronary angiography, angioplasty, and ECG, echocardiography, stress testing, and heart rhythm monitoring to support comprehensive cardiac diagnosis.\n\nIn addition to advanced treatment, the hospital emphasizes prevention as a key to long-term heart health on World Heart Day. Regular screening and attention to crucial health markers like blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes, combined with healthier daily habits, are essential for reducing cardiovascular risk and supporting overall heart health.",
  "summary": "When heart surgery becomes necessary, patients and their families need confidence in both the surgeon and the team guiding every stage of treatment. At Thumbay University Hospital in Ajman, specialist cardiac expertise, advanced surgical facilities, and coordinated care during cardiac emergencies come together to support patients at every stage - from diagnosis to recovery. The hospital’s cardiac…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}