In a remarkable medical breakthrough, Al-Quds Hospital in Gaza has resumed "beating-heart" surgeries for the first time in over two years. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reopened the specialized unit to save heart patients who have been unable to travel for treatment due to the ongoing blockade.
Due to the lack of heart-lung machines—which have been blocked by Israeli authorities for years—surgeons must operate while the patient's heart is still beating. This high-risk technique is the only option remaining for thousands of Gaza residents suffering from advanced cardiovascular disease.
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