Al-Ahli Hospital to hold medical symposium on Wireless Cardiology to mark World Heart Day
Wireless Cardiology to help monitor cardiac patients
Al-Ahli Hospital will hold a Medical Symposium on 27 September 2011 at Al-Ahli Hospital Auditorium. This seminar is meant for all interested doctors in Qatar and registration is free of charge.
Dr. Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, Director of Al-Ahli Hospital Heart Care Center, will discuss on how “Cardiology goes Wireless”. Speaking about the topic, Dr. Al Khulaifi said: “There is no doubt that heart disease is increasing. Quite often, physicians do not get the right information at the right time and therefore, are left helpless. This is where wireless cardiology comes to help. By continuously monitoring cardiac patients irrespective of their location, it is easy to treat or give immediate cardiac help should there be a cardiac problem.”
“Our medical symposium also marks World Heart Day which falls on 29 September and the theme this year is 'One World, One Home, One Heart'. According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the world’s largest killer and claim about 17.3 million lives annually. Reasons for such high numbers include high blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. Smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables lead to obesity, which is a major cardiac risk factor,” added Dr. Al Khulaifi.
Dr. Jitendra Mishra, Specialist Cardiologist, will speak about wireless technology, while Ms. Nissy Baby will talk about Telemetry. Dr. Al Khulaifi, who is also the lead Cardiac Surgeon at Al-Ahli Hospital Heart Care Center, will also discuss CardioMEMS. Dr. Al Khulaifi stated: “CardioMEMS have developed a tiny, permanent implantable sensor that monitors pulmonary artery pressure and cardiac output. Its tiny sensor that is implanted in a branch of the pulmonary artery does not require batteries. The sensor communicates wirelessly with an external device -- a wand which a patient waves around his body for about 20 seconds to collect data from the device. Every morning, the patient takes a reading and it goes to CardioMEMS server, where healthcare workers can get information to adjust medications accordingly.”
Dr. Abdul Azim Abdul Wahab Hussain, Consultant General Surgeon and Medical Director at Al-Ahli Hospital said: “World Heart Day should be celebrated everyday as a reminder of the importance of taking care of our heart. With the increase of cardiac diseases, clinicians must take adequate steps in improving the way cardiac treatment is delivered, and wireless technology is one such way.”
Doctors who are interested to participate in this event are requested to contact Ms. Joanne Rico on 44898797 or email ricoj@ahlihospital.com.
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