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SAMS in Egypt
SAMS entered and expanded its operations in Egypt in 2017 through a partnership with the Ain Sham University in Cairo to provide critical cardiovascular interventional ​procedures to vulnerable communities all across Egypt. In April 2024, SAMS further expanded its cardiology mission led by three international volunteers, which helped deliver specialized care to patients with advanced heart conditions.Â
SAMS launched a medical mission in Alexandria, Egypt, that treated 29 patients with 50 stents donated by the Medtronic Foundation. The team was led by interventional cardiologists Dr. Hikmat Kabbani and Dr. Zaki Lababidi, with Sharolyn McClurg as the nurse practitioner.
The team was supported by attending cardiologists from Alexandria University Hospital, Dr. Amr Zaki and Dr. Mohammad Loutfi, and other hospital staff and fellows.
Impact in Egypt
29
cardiac patients were completely treated.
9,000
SAMS provided medical training to host physicians and health professionals.
51
patients received cardiac care.
10
patients underwent EP procedures. 65 stents were placed, and 3 diagnostic catheterizations were performed in Egypt.
SAMS Activities/Programs
Pioneering Medical Support in
Egypt’s Cath Lab
SAMS provided medical care in Egypt for the first time on a medical mission in November 2017. During the mission, SAMS volunteers provided interventional cardiology procedures, using Ain Sham University’s fully equipped catheterization lab. The five volunteers used stents generously donated by Medtronic.
Advanced Cardiac Interventions Performed During SAMS’ Mission
During the 2017 mission, SAMS performed electrophysiology and inserted pacemakers for the first time during an international medical mission. Throughout the mission, 51 patients received care. 65 stents were placed, and 3 diagnostic catheterizations were performed.
SAMS Partners
