Man dies while playing pickleball in Ho Chi Minh City

Recently, the Emergency Department of Thong Nhat Hospital (HCMC) admitted Mr. PTH (56 years old, residing in Tan Binh District) in a state of cardiac arrest and respiratory arrest while playing pickleball. The patient had a history of high blood pressure.

After becoming unconscious, the man was taken to Thong Nhat Hospital for emergency treatment (Photo: BV).

According to his family, at around 3 p.m. that same day, Mr. H. played pickleball with a group of friends at a sports field in Tan Binh district. While playing, he suddenly collapsed and did not respond when his name was called.

Mr. H. was immediately taken to the emergency room at Thong Nhat Hospital in a state of cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, no pulse, and cyanosis. Despite 45 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the patient was unable to recover.

BSCKII Nguyen Thuy Trang, in charge of the Emergency Department, Thong Nhat Hospital, said that the incident is a warning about practicing sports that are not suitable for health conditions.

People need to play sports in moderation, not overexert themselves, to avoid the risk of cardiovascular problems.

Ms. Trang noted that the human brain can only endure about 4 minutes after the heart stops beating. Without timely blood supply, brain cells will be irreversibly damaged. Therefore, early detection and intervention in cases of cardiac arrest and respiratory arrest are extremely important.

"When detecting a person showing signs of sudden unconsciousness, unresponsive to calls, suspected cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, people around need to quickly perform basic first aid measures (external chest compressions, calling for help).

At the same time, call 115 to quickly have professional emergency forces arrive at the scene to help identify and handle the situation professionally and promptly," the doctor recommended.

In addition, Dr. Trang also emphasized the importance of regular health check-ups. This helps detect risk factors early and medical staff advise on exercise and diet regimens appropriate to each person's physical condition and medical conditions.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/nguoi-dan-ong-tu-vong-khi-dang-choi-pickleball-tai-tphcm-20250510063107165.htm