60 golden minutes to save the life of a patient with acute myocardial infarction

After 60 minutes of intense work to remove a large blood clot located at the coronary artery bifurcation, doctors at Vinmec Central Park Hospital saved the patient's life in time.

Doctors intervened for the patient promptly.

Returning home to visit his family, during a vacation in Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. HVC (67 years old, Vietnamese-Canadian and architect) suddenly had chest pain, difficulty breathing and cold sweats while staying at his apartment in Vinhomes Central Park urban area. Realizing the emergency, he immediately called an ambulance from Vinmec Central Park Hospital - just a few minutes away from where he lived.

Within 10 minutes, a specialized ambulance and medical team arrived. Upon admission, the patient was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction, with complete occlusion of the main coronary artery – a condition that could have been fatal if not treated promptly.

Vinmec's cardiovascular team under the direction of Master, Specialist II Doctor Vo Anh Minh urgently took the patient to the DSA Hybrid cardiovascular intervention room - which integrates the most modern diagnostic and treatment equipment.

The large blood clot, located at the coronary artery bifurcation, made the procedure particularly dangerous. However, with high skills and modern equipment, the doctor successfully threaded the guidewire, placed a stent to reopen the blood vessel, and saved the patient's life right before the heart was irreversibly damaged.

The entire process from diagnosis to coronary revascularization takes less than 60 minutes, helping patients recover quickly, without complications, and be able to walk after the intervention.

Dr. Minh said that common signs of a heart attack are not always obvious, but patients need to be especially vigilant if they feel severe chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, or a feeling of suffocation or fatigue for no apparent reason.

Many people subjectively think it is just a stomachache or normal fatigue, so they miss the "golden hour", making the consequences more serious.

Doctors recommend that as soon as unusual symptoms appear, especially chest pain accompanied by difficulty breathing, the patient should stop all activities, keep the body in a resting position and call an ambulance immediately. Driving or hesitating can seriously shorten the chance of survival.

Mr. C's case is a typical example of how early detection and proper treatment can completely change the prognosis of the disease.

Currently, Mr. C.’s health has stabilized, he can walk, breathe easily and no longer has chest pain. The case not only marks a success in cardiovascular emergency care at Vinmec, but also reflects the real value of an integrated medical ecosystem – where every passing minute is utilized to save the patient’s life.

THIEN LAM

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