King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH and RC) in Jeddah issued a press release today in which it said it has successfully treated a 54-year-old woman suffering from severe congestive heart failure and multiple valve diseases. The operation performed, according to the release, involved a catheter-based procedure, a safer and innovative alternative to open-heart surgery, which could have put the patient's life at risk, considering her critical condition. This new medical breakthrough reflects KFSHRC's unwavering commitment to delivering life-saving and innovative treatment options". Given the patient's critical health condition, said the release, the catheter-based treatment was selected as a preferred treatment to manage the high risks associated with the traditional surgical approach. The medical team decided on the catheter procedure to ensure the patient's safety and improve her overall well-being. Source: Saudi Press Agency