Story Pitch Assignment
Unique Procedure That Reduces Blood Clots Will Now Save The Lives Of Thousands.
The “Watchman” is the newest procedure that was successfully completed by the Cardiac electrophysiology team at the American University Of Beirut’s Medical Center.
The parachute shaped device is implanted into the heart where blood clots form using a very detailed and sensitive procedure with the veins of the patient.
When patients get the “Watchman” installed in their hearts, they can give up the need of using medication, and that will reduce the side effects that medications cause.
Interviewees:
The performer of the surgery, Dr. Bernard Abi-Saleh, and two patients who have gone through the surgery.
Location:
In the Office of Dr. Bernard Abi-Saleh in the American University of Beirut’s Medical Center.
The interview will consist of the steps of the procedure that Dr Abi-Saleh will perform on an animals heart, in order for people to fully understand the procedure and how it will stop the blood clotting.
A New Minor Surgery That Can Cure Blindness.
Elias Jradeh, a doctor in Beirut hospital has performed the first successfull surgery in the world where he cured partial blindness.
The Surgery is performed by transplanting a cornea with stem cells from one eye into the other at the same time.
In addition to partial blindness, this procedure can cure people who have high blood pressure in their eyes, which is very common in and outside of Lebanon.
Interviewees:
Dr. Elias Jradeh, Hatem Sajee’ (the first patient that the surgery was performed on), and another patient.
Location:
Conduct the interview in Dr. Jradeh’s office in Beirut hospital. Then go in and document the procedure of this miraculous surgery.
