Brief
Zulekha Hospital launches advanced cardiac imaging system and minimally invasive surgery in UAE
The Dubai‑based group has equipped its Sharjah cath lab with a Philips Azurion 7 system and introduced minimally invasive cardiac surgery at both sites.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Zulekha Hospital’s Cardiac Sciences division in Dubai and Sharjah announced major upgrades this year, including a new Philips Azurion 7 C20 FlexArm imaging system and the rollout of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, according to Gulf News.
What happened
The hospital installed the Philips Azurion 7 C20 FlexArm Release 3 in its Sharjah cath lab, a high‑resolution angiography platform with an eight‑axis rotational gantry that allows flexible positioning and ultra‑low radiation doses. The system’s software suite includes Dynamic Coronary Roadmap, StentBoost Live, Heart Navigator R3, CO2 View Trace and Echo Navigator, all aimed at supporting complex structural heart procedures such as TAVR/TAVI, mitral‑valve replacement and left‑atrial appendage closure.
Alongside the equipment upgrade, Zulekha introduced minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) across its Dubai and Sharjah hospitals. The technique uses small incisions instead of a full sternotomy, reducing trauma, shortening stays and speeding recovery for valve repair, coronary‑bypass and other cardiac operations.
What the reports add
Gulf News notes that the Philips system’s advanced imaging and software tools are intended to improve workflow efficiency and procedural precision, echoing the hospital’s claim of “internationally benchmarked” care. The outlet also highlights that a similar investment has strengthened cath‑lab capability at the Dubai branch, ensuring consistency of care across both locations.
What was said
Gulf News quoted Dr Mohamed Ahmed Helmy, a consultant cardiac surgeon with nearly three decades of experience, as leading most of the hospital’s open‑heart surgeries, though the article does not provide a direct quotation.
How it came about
Zulekha Hospital’s expansion follows a broader push in the UAE to adopt cutting‑edge medical technologies and align with global standards. Earlier Felo coverage has tracked regional health‑care investments, such as the PAHO digital‑health briefing in the Americas, underscoring a worldwide trend toward high‑precision, low‑radiation cardiac care.
Key facts
- Zulekha Hospital Sharjah installed the Philips Azurion 7 C20 FlexArm Release 3 angiography system. (gulfnews.com)
- The new system offers eight‑axis rotational gantry, ultra‑low radiation and advanced software for structural heart procedures. (gulfnews.com)
- Minimally invasive cardiac surgery has been introduced at Zulekha’s Dubai and Sharjah hospitals. (gulfnews.com)
- Dr Mohamed Ahmed Helmy leads most open‑heart surgeries at Zulekha Hospital. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “How Zulekha Hospital advances cardiac precision care”
