KFSH Marks Four Decades of Cardiac Innovation, from One Cath Lab to an Integrated Heart Center

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire KFSH Marks Four Decades of Cardiac Innovation, from One Cath Lab to an Integrated Heart CenterAuthor of the article:A surgical team at work in a KFSH operating room in Riyadh GNWRIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — What began with a single cardiac catheterization laboratory four decades ago has evolved into an advanced cardiovascular program at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH), reflecting the institution’s continued investment in specialized expertise, technology, and increasingly integrated models of cardiac care.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.In 1985, KFSH established its own cardiac team comprising cardiac surgery, adult cardiology, and pediatric cardiology, supported by one catheterization laboratory, one operating room, four intensive care beds, and six coronary care beds. By 1988, the service had grown to four operating rooms, 19 cardiac surgical intensive care beds, and nine coronary care beds, later increased to 10. By 1995, cardiovascular services had expanded to four catheterization laboratories.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe next phase of development was shaped by digital transformation. In 1999, KFSH upgraded and digitalized its catheterization and echocardiography laboratories, installed a departmental server, and connected the department through a network, laying an early technological foundation for more integrated cardiovascular services.Over subsequent decades, that foundation has supported increasingly advanced cardiac interventions and internationally benchmarked care. Today, KFSH operates Saudi Arabia’s only accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, supported by an integrated emergency cardiac pathway linking emergency medicine, cardiology, catheterization services, and evidence-based protocols.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Executive Director of the Heart Center of Excellence at KFSH, Dr. Hani Alsergani, said: “The latest step in this evolution is a dedicated Cardiac Catheterization Lab within KFSH Riyadh’s Emergency Department. The facility brings diagnostic and interventional capabilities closer to patients at the point of emergency care and has reduced by 50% the time between the arrival of a heart attack patient and reopening a blocked artery through catheterization.”KFSH’s four-decade journey demonstrates how sustained investment in infrastructure, digitalization, clinical expertise, and care pathways can transform a single laboratory into an integrated cardiovascular ecosystem designed around increasingly complex patient needs.King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 12th globally among the world’s top 250 academic medical centers for 2026. It was also recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East for 2026, according to Brand Finance, and listed by Newsweek among the World’s Best Hospitals, World’s Best Smart Hospitals, and World’s Best Specialized Hospitals for 2026.For more information, please contact Media Coverage at KFSH: mediacoverage@kfshrc.edu.saThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.