Last Update: January 30, 2023, 18:57 IST
Despite receiving multiple shock treatments and CPR, the patient’s condition was not improving.
A Delhi man recently suffered a heart attack while on his way to a family gathering. He had no history of high BP or diabetes.
Even without any underlying disease of diabetes, high blood pressure, or cholesterol, a quiet and unexpected heart attack can occur. A 42-year-old man from Delhi suffered a heart attack while on his way to a family function. He fainted after complaining of pain, and it was discovered that his arteries were almost completely blocked. Although he had no warning signs. But thanks to the angioplasty operation, he was saved in time.
The person was initially shifted to a nearby hospital, where he suffered cardiogenic shock and died. Despite several attempts, including putting him on a ventilator, performing CPR, and giving him various shock treatments, nothing helped him get better. He was then brought to the Emergency Room (ER) of Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in an unconscious state. Even in the ambulance, he was receiving continuous CPR and ventilator support,
The patient was shifted to cardiac cath lab where doctors performed angiography. Dr. Amit Mittal, Senior Consultant, Cardiology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, revealed that the major artery (LAD) of the heart was 99-100% blocked. Angiography and angioplasty of the blocked vessel were immediately performed. “After this operation his heart rhythm and function stabilized and returned to normal. He was taken off ventilator support two days after treatment. When his heart function increased to 30%, he was released. His 60% Till now cardiac function is normal,” said Dr. Mittal.
Dr. Mukesh Goyal, Senior Consultant, Cardiothoracic Surgery said, “It was indeed a serious case as the patient’s condition was getting worse every minute. He suffered from ventricular fibrillation, which led to repeated cardiac arrests. Dr. Goyal said that despite giving several shock treatments and CPR, the patient’s condition was not improving.
Given this experience, the patient is currently taking medications including blood thinners and cholesterol-lowering drugs to reduce his risk factors. He has changed his lifestyle and is exercising and following his diet. He can cycle for 30 to 40 minutes or briskly walk for 3 to 4 kilometers after three months, which should keep him in rhythm for life.
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