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52-Year-Old UAE Resident Survives Rare Heart Infection Causing Tense Fluid Collection and Life-Threatening Cardiac Compression at Aster Hospital, Qusais

Infection caused by meningococcal bacteria, typically affecting the brain, led to dangerous fluid buildup around the heart, causing cardiac tamponade requiring emergency surgery

Dubai, UAE – September 18, 2025: In an extraordinary and rare medical instance, doctors at Aster Hospital, Qusais, successfully performed a life-saving surgery on 52-year-old Indian expatriate Mr. Santiago Dias Rogue. In a condition rarely documented worldwide, Mr. Rogue developed a bacterial infection that typically causes meningitis of the brain, but in this unusual case, it caused inflammation of the lining around the heart (pericarditis) and a dangerous buildup of fluid, a life-threatening condition known as cardiac tamponade.

Dr. Sandeep Shrivastava, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Aster Hospital, Qusais with Mr. Rogue,

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New Urgent Care Clinic at Aster Hospital, Al Qusais to ensure Fast Access to Expert Care for Non-Life-Threatening Emergencies

General Practitioner-led walk-in clinic across General Medicine, Pediatrics, and Gynecology offers overnight care for non-life-threatening conditions, improving the neighborhood’s access to timely treatment.

Dubai, UAE – July 1, 2025: Aster Hospital, Al Qusais, recognized in Newsweek’s “World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2025” List among 350 hospitals globally and ranked No. 14 on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals in the UAE list, has announced the launch of its new Urgent Care Clinic, a dedicated facility designed to deliver fast, GP-led care for patients with urgent but non-life-threatening conditions. Led by experienced General Practitioners across General Medicine, Pediatrics and Gynecology, the clinic operates daily from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM and allows patients to walk in without an appointment, addressing a growing need for convenient and timely access to care, particularly outside of regular hospital hours.

The initiative aligns with the UAE’S ongoing efforts to enhance patient care by offering timely alternatives for non-emergency cases, especially during peak hours. It highlights the importance of diversified care pathways to help reduce waiting times and ensure emergency resources are prioritized for patients in critical need.

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