The race to death and the "blueprint to save lives" in the heart of the city
Returning home to visit his family, during a vacation in Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. HVC (67 years old, Vietnamese-Canadian and architect) suddenly had chest pain, difficult breathing and cold sweats while staying at his apartment in Vinhomes Central Park urban area. Realizing the emergency, he immediately called an ambulance from Vinmec Central Park Hospital - just a few minutes away from where he lived.
Within 10 minutes, a specialized ambulance and medical team were on the scene. From the elevator to the apartment building hallway, every detail of the infrastructure was designed to move patients and medical equipment quickly and efficiently - a seemingly small thing but decision for Mr. C's life.
“I never thought that the architecture of the building would help save lives. But if I had been a few minutes later that day, I probably wouldn't have been able to share this story,” Mr. C. recounted.
Upon admission, the patient was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction, complete occlusion of the main coronary artery - a condition that can be fatal if not treated promptly. Vinmec's cardiovascular team under the direction of Master, Doctor, and Specialist II Vo Anh Minh urgently took the patient to the DSA Hybrid cardiovascular intervention room - a place that integrates the most modern diagnostic and treatment equipment.
The large blood clot, located at the coronary artery bifurcation, made the procedure particularly dangerous. However, with high skills and modern equipment, the doctor successfully handled it: threading a guide wire, placing a stent to reopen the blood vessel, saving the patient's life right before the heart was irreversibly damaged.
The entire process - from diagnosis to coronary revascularization - takes less than 60 minutes, helping patients recover quickly, without complications, and be able to walk after the intervention.
The team of cardiovascular interventional doctors at Vinmec Central Park is performing coronary stent placement for an HVC patient with acute myocardial infarction.
Warning from experts: Identify the "golden hour" so you're not late
Dr. Minh said that common signs of a heart attack are not always obvious, but patients need to be especially vigilant if they feel severe chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, or a feeling of suffocation or fatigue for no apparent reason. Many people subjectively think that it is just a stomach ache or normal fatigue, so they miss the "golden hour", making the consequences more serious.
"As soon as unusual symptoms appear, especially chest pain accompanied by difficult breathing, the patient needs to stop all activities, keep the body in a resting position and call an ambulance immediately. Driving or hesitating can seriously shorten the chance of survival," Dr. Minh warned.
Doctors at Vinmec Central Park care about and ask about patients' health after surgery.
Mr. C's case is a typical example of how early detection and proper treatment can completely change the prognosis of the disease.
Currently, Mr. C.'s health has stabilized, he can walk, breathe easily and no longer has chest pain. The case not only marks a success in cardiovascular emergency care at Vinmec, but also reflects the real value of an integrated medical ecosystem - where every passing minute is utilized to save the patient's life.
With a team of leading experts, a modern DSA Hybrid interventional equipment system and a smooth operating emergency procedure, Vinmec Central Park is a trusted medical destination for critical cardiovascular cases.
The successful case is not only an achievement of emergency medicine but also a vivid demonstration of the effectiveness of a flexible operating ecosystem: seamless connection between accommodation - emergency - intervention - resuscitation, helping to maximize the "golden hour" - a vital factor in myocardial infarction cases.
In March 2023, the Cardiovascular Center (Vinmec Central Park Hospital - Ho Chi Minh City and Vinmec Times City Hospital - Hanoi ) received a certificate from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for the management of Heart Failure and Coronary Artery. ACC also recognized Vinmec Times City and Vinmec Central Park as Cardiovascular Centers of Excellence (COE) in Asia.
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/60-phut-cuu-song-viet-kieu-canada-bi-nhoi-mau-co-tim-20250708110706495.htm
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