A specialized cardiac catheterization team, led by Brigadier General Dr. Hatim Al-Abbadi, Director of the Queen Alia Heart Institute, in cooperation with renowned Jordanian Professor Ziyad Hijazi, successfully performed three trans catheter pulmonary valve implantations on Wednesday for patients suffering from severe pulmonary valve insufficiency.

Dr. Al-Abbadi stated, "With continuous support from the Director General of the Royal Medical Services, the Queen Alia Heart Institute strives to remain at the forefront of adopting the latest innovations in cardiac and vascular catheterization. These advancements aim to reduce the need for surgical interventions and minimize the burden and complications on patients."

Brigadier General Dr. Issa Hijazi, Head of the Pediatric Cardiology Department, explained that an artificial valve was implanted in the right ventricular outflow tract (the location of the pulmonary valve) using catheter-based techniques, thus avoiding open-heart surgery. The procedures were performed on three adult patients suffering from severe pulmonary valve insufficiency and right ventricular hypertrophy. He noted that most patients requiring this procedure had previously undergone open-heart surgery in childhood to treat congenital heart defects, such as Tetralogy of Fallot.

He also added that this advanced technique aims to accelerate recovery, reduce hospital stays, and eliminate the need for repeat open-heart surgeries. He confirmed that the procedures were successful and the patients are now recovering well.

It is worth noting that this type of procedure is highly specialized and is currently performed exclusively by the Royal Medical Services for adult patients using catheter-based, non-surgical methods for pulmonary valve implantation.