Inter-hospital coordination saves life of critical myocardial infarction case

On the evening of July 6, Cam Pha Regional General Hospital admitted a 73-year-old man (residing in Cua Ong ward) in a state of dizziness, fatigue, dull pain in the left chest, and difficulty breathing when exerting himself. Although the initial indicators were relatively stable, the doctor on duty promptly ordered an electrocardiogram, detecting acute inferior myocardial infarction with third-degree atrioventricular block, a dangerous disease that can easily lead to death if not intervened promptly.

A cardiovascular intervention at the Provincial General Hospital.

Immediately, the team deployed the emergency procedure on the spot, simultaneously held an online consultation with cardiologists of the Provincial General Hospital and activated the emergency transfer. At the provincial level, the patient underwent an emergency coronary angiography, which detected severe stenosis in the middle of the right coronary artery and placed a stent. After the intervention, the patient's condition was stable.

This case clearly shows the effectiveness of cardiovascular emergency coordination between hospitals in Quang Ninh , helping to save the patient's life in an emergency situation by the district hospital detecting early, even though the symptoms were not obvious, and handling the patient properly from the beginning; doctors from both levels coordinated consultation, transferred the patient to another hospital quickly and safely; and the provincial hospital performed timely and accurate intervention techniques.

Doctors advise that myocardial infarction does not always appear with severe chest pain. Be alert to symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, slow heart rate... Especially for the elderly, smokers, those with underlying cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, dyslipidemia... go see a doctor immediately if you notice anything unusual.

Nguyen Hoa

Source: https://baoquangninh.vn/phoi-hop-lien-vien-cuu-song-ca-nhoi-mau-co-tim-nguy-kich-3365706.html