An Giang General Hospital saves the life of a critically ill patient

On December 6, An Giang General Hospital (Long Xuyen Ward, An Giang Province) successfully treated a case of circulatory arrest due to malignant arrhythmia (ventricular tachycardia - ventricular fibrillation) in a patient with dilated cardiomyopathy, thanks to timely resuscitation and the implementation of the implantation of an automatic defibrillator (ICD). This is a specialized technique to help prevent sudden death due to malignant arrhythmia, and has been routinely implemented for a long time at provincial hospitals.

The team of the Interventional Cardiology Department ( An Giang General Hospital) implanted an automatic defibrillator, saving the patient's life.

The patient who was successfully resuscitated was a 51-year-old male patient residing in Lap Vo commune, Dong Thap province, with a history of frequent fatigue, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing during exertion.

On December 6, the patient had a recurrence of persistent ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation after receiving active medication. The Interventional Cardiology Department decided to implant an automatic defibrillator (ICD). The ICD device is capable of monitoring heart rate 24/7, automatically delivering electric shock when malignant arrhythmias appear, preventing sudden death due to dangerous arrhythmias. The procedure took place in 60 minutes, was safe and had no complications. The patient recovered well and was able to eat and do light activities afterward.

The successful implementation of this technique in An Giang is of great significance, opening up opportunities for many patients with dangerous arrhythmias, helping patients avoid referrals, shortening time and ensuring timely intervention.

HANH CHAU

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