Aster al Raffah Hospital Sohar launches cardiac cath lab services

Aster al Raffah Hospital Sohar launches cardiac cath lab services

Muscat – Aster al Raffah Hospital Sohar inaugurated an advanced cardiac cath lab on Tuesday, making it the first private hospital in North Batinah to offer such services. The opening took place in the presence of Mohammed bin Abdullah al Busaidi, Wali of Sohar, and other esteemed guests from the Ministry of Health, Sohar Hospital and the Ministry of Social Development.

Aster al Raffah Hospital Sohar extended its gratitude to the Ministry of Health and Directorate General of Private Health Establishments for granting approvals and enabling it to offer state-of-the-art services to the community for advanced cardiac care.

With the introduction of advanced cath lab services in Sohar, Aster al Raffah Hospital has eliminated the need for people to travel to Muscat for emergency cardiac care, ensuring timely access to life-saving interventions within the crucial ‘golden hour’ of emergencies.

The inauguration witnessed the gathering of prominent figures from the healthcare sector, including Shailesh Guntu, CEO of Aster Hospitals & Clinics Oman, Dr Shinoop, Regional Head of Aster Hospitals & Clinics, Dr Anuj Tiwari, Unit Head Aster al Raffah Hospital Sohar, Dr Swaroop Dundi, Medical Superintend, and Dr Mohammed Sakib, Interventional Cardiologist.

After touring the facility, the Wali of Sohar said, “I am happy to