Cardiology Program
Specialized
Cardiac Care
SAMS delivers advanced cardiac treatment in Syria through Cath Labs, consultations, and lifesaving interventions that bring world-class care to communities in need.
About the Program
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide. For Syrians displaced by war, access to specialized cardiac treatment is often out of reach. SAMS is bridging this gap with Cath Labs, consultations, and surgical programs that bring emergency and long-term care to patients who would otherwise go untreated.
Our Impact
1,343
Procedures conducted
393
Emergency interventions
540
Interventional procedures
48
Pacemaker implantations
8,192
Cardiac consultations
784
Electrophysiology consultations
Cath Labs and Specialized Services
In 2024, SAMS expanded its cardiac care network with three fully equipped Cath Labs in Al Bab, Afrin, and Al-Ziraa Hospital. Patients received diagnostic catheterizations, interventional treatments, pacemaker implantations, and follow-up care.
Al-Ziraa Hospital also launched an Electrophysiology Program to treat complex arrhythmia cases, giving patients access to specialized care rarely available in northern Syria.
To improve outcomes and patient safety, SAMS introduced a consumables tracking system, standardized cath lab protocols, digitalized patient records to track quality indicators like door-to-balloon time, and radiation safety measures to protect staff.
Success Story
A Second Chance: Ali’s Story
At 55, Ali A., a displaced resident from Abu al-Zuhur, began experiencing recurring chest pain. With no means to afford private care, he sought treatment at Al-Ziraa Hospital in Idlib. There, SAMS doctors diagnosed a heart attack with life-threatening arrhythmia.
The team stabilized him, performed an emergency catheterization, and placed two stents. After 42 hours in intensive care, Ali recovered fully.
“Words can’t express my thanks,” Ali said. “They saved my life, without charging me anything.”
