Weekly Scientific Meeting of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Faculty of Medicine – Minia University (Week 102)

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, held its 102nd Weekly Scientific Meeting on Saturday, 10 January 2026, as part of the ongoing academic activities of the department.

Scientific Program

• Labor Ward Presentation
  Dr. Omar Maghraby
• Mechanical Valve in Pregnancy: Balancing Thrombosis and Bleeding Risk
  Prof. Dr. Hazem Farrag
  Professor of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine – Minia University
• ESHRE Guidelines on Add-ons
  Dr. Omar Maghraby

Venue and Time

• Venue: Professor Dr. Ahmed Helal Hall, Third Floor, University Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Time: 10:30 a.m.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

This meeting was held within the framework of interdisciplinary cooperation between the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Cardiology and Intensive Care at Minia University, reflecting the university’s commitment to integrating medical expertise and enhancing the quality of care for high-risk pregnancy cases.

The featured lecture entitled:

“Mechanical Valve in Pregnancy: Balancing Thrombosis and Bleeding Risk”
addressed the complex clinical challenges associated with managing pregnant patients with mechanical heart valves, with particular emphasis on achieving an optimal balance between the risks of thrombosis and bleeding to ensure the safety of both mother and fetus.

Under the Auspices of

• Prof. Dr. Ayman Nady Abdel Meguid
  Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Prof. Dr. Alaa El-Din Rabie Abdel Rahim
  Head of the Department of Cardiology and Intensive Care

This scientific activity underscores Minia University’s dedication to continuous medical education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the advancement of evidence-based clinical practice.