According
to the "China Cardiovascular Health and Disease Report 2023", there
are approximately 550,000 sudden cardiac deaths in China each year, with about
1,500 sudden cardiac deaths occurring daily. Given that a medium-sized
passenger aircraft can carry 120 to 200 passengers, and assuming an average of
150 passengers per flight, the loss of life caused by sudden cardiac deaths is
equivalent to the crash of 10 medium-sized passenger aircraft every day.
After the surgery, Director Lin Xiaoming checked the patients recovery condition
Chest tightness and chest pain are not "minor issues"
Mr. Liang, 52 years old, works in a government agency. He leads a very disciplined life and enjoys good health, rarely suffering from any ailments. His main indicators are normal in his annual physical examination.
Recently, as his child is about to enter high school and needs to undergo physical fitness tests, he spends his free time training with his child.
About a week ago, during training, he suddenly felt chest tightness, which was not serious. He took some quick-acting heart-saving pills and rested for a while, and then he felt better. He thought it was caused by exercise and didnt pay much attention to it. Three days ago in the afternoon, his chest pain suddenly intensified. Mr. Liang described it as "feeling like Im about to die." Medically, it is called "a sense of impending doom".
He was sent to Hainan Cancer Hospital for emergency treatment nearby, and was initially diagnosed with acute extensive myocardial infarction. He was then transferred to the Department of Cardiology at Hainan Chengmei Hospital for further treatment.
Lin Xiaoming, the experienced director of the Cardiology Department, and his team promptly conducted a comprehensive, systematic, and rapid diagnosis of Mr. Liang and immediately sent him to the catheterization room for emergency coronary angiography. It was found that the proximal segment of the left anterior descending artery was completely occluded, and the proximal segment of the right coronary artery was partially occluded due to thrombosis, indicating a critical condition. Director Lin Xiaomings team immediately performed emergency revascularization and stent implantation for the patient, restoring coronary blood flow and resolving the crisis.
After the surgery, Mr. Liangs symptoms immediately alleviated, and he is gradually recovering in the CCU.
Afterwards, experts analyzed, "Mr. Liang is really lucky." Situations like his have a very high mortality rate, but fortunately, he received timely rescue.
These signals
It may be that the heart is "warning"
Lin Xiaoming explained that there are three blood vessels supplying the heart, namely the right coronary artery, the left coronary artery, and the left anterior descending artery and left circumflex artery, which branch off from the left coronary artery. These three blood vessels surround the heart, providing it with nutrients and oxygen.
When any of the coronary arteries becomes blocked, it can cause myocardial ischemia and necrosis in the corresponding area, which is known as myocardial infarction.
Chest tightness and chest pain are the most common "warning signals". They usually manifest as crushing pain in the center or left side of the chest, lasting from a few minutes to ten minutes, and may be alleviated by rest or the administration of nitroglycerin.
Experts remind that when symptoms such as chest tightness and chest pain occur, even if the physical examination results are normal, it is still necessary to promptly seek diagnosis at a professional medical institution to eliminate risks.
According to expert analysis, Mr. Liangs heart had already "alarmed" a week before he was admitted to the hospital for emergency treatment, but the patient did not take notice. Fortunately, Mr. Liang had good physical condition and did not suffer from more serious harm.
However, Mr. Li was not so lucky.
One day, while Mr. Li was out running errands, he suddenly felt chest pain and discomfort. It happened that he was passing by a hospital. The driver asked, "Do you want to go to the hospital and have a look?" Mr. Li, who is naturally stubborn, said, "Its fine, Ill just go home and rest for a while.".
Just as the car arrived at Mr. Lis home, he suffered from unbearable chest pain and was rushed to the nearest clinic for treatment, but it was too late. Mr. Li, who had achieved great success in his career, passed away at a young age.
Statistics show that there are 330 million cardiovascular disease patients in China, with one patient passing away approximately every 8 seconds. Furthermore, there is a noticeable trend of younger patients, with the proportion of individuals aged 18-35 surging from 12% in 2015 to 28% in 2024.
Among cardiovascular diseases, acute myocardial infarction is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death. Unfortunately, half of the patients miss the best opportunity for emergency treatment due to various reasons. In recent years, the incidence of acute myocardial infarction has been gradually shifting towards younger age groups, yet it has not received sufficient attention.
When a passenger plane crashes, it attracts international attention. However, when faced with the daily threat of death caused by the "crash" of 10 medium-sized passenger planes, it remains calm.
Expert Introduction
Lin Xiaoming, Chief Physician
Director of Cardiovascular Medicine
Medical expertise
Proficient in the diagnosis and management of common and complex cardiovascular diseases, emergency treatment of critical illnesses, conventional coronary artery intervention techniques, emergency coronary angiography and stent implantation for acute myocardial infarction, and cardiac pacemaker implantation.
Clinic Hours
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