On February 11, according to information from a hospital in Bac Lieu, two days prior, Mr. N.V.H., aged 71, residing in Vinh Loi district, Bac Lieu province, suddenly fainted while having dinner.
Family members immediately rushed him to the hospital in critical condition, nearly experiencing cardiac arrest and respiratory failure.
After a quick examination, the doctors concluded that this was a case of respiratory and circulatory arrest, with an acute transmural myocardial infarction involving the inferior wall.
Elderly man fainting during dinner – 1Doctors performing emergency resuscitation on the patient (Photo provided by the hospital).
The medical team performed CPR and then transferred Mr. H. to the Cardiac Intervention Center for further treatment. They conducted a right coronary artery intervention, provided intensive care, used anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications, among other treatments.
After more than 30 minutes of timely intervention, Mr. H. regained consciousness and his health stabilized. He is expected to be discharged within a few days.
According to Dr. Tran Quynh An, Head of the Emergency Department and Director of the Cardiac Intervention Center at the hospital, this was a severe case of myocardial infarction, complicated by respiratory and circulatory arrest.
Myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death if not treated promptly. It typically presents with sudden symptoms such as severe chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, or loss of consciousness, etc.
“When encountering these signs, patients should seek immediate medical attention at facilities equipped with adequate resources for timely diagnosis and treatment,” Dr. An advised.
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