Thinking that the chest pain was just a stomach ache, Mr. NTN (30 years old, residing in Duc Nhuan ward, Ho Chi Minh City) was hospitalized and diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction - Photo: BVCC
Thought it was stomach ache, tiredness, work stress...
Working in the information technology industry, Mr. NTN (30 years old, residing in Duc Nhuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) has the habit of staying up late and exercising little. At first, he thought the chest pain was due to stomach pain.
Admitted to Hoan My Saigon Hospital with symptoms of severe chest pain behind the sternum but with completely stable vital signs, Mr. N. was assigned to perform paraclinical tests.
Based on the electrocardiogram results and after examination, the doctor discovered an anterior ST elevation myocardial infarction with signs of early-stage heart failure, reduced left ventricular function, with hypokinetic anterior wall and apex consistent with a blocked coronary artery branch.
After consultation, Dr. Tran Nguyen An Huy - Head of the Department of Cardiology and Intervention - decided to perform emergency coronary intervention. After the procedure, the patient recovered well and was discharged after 2 days at the request of the family.
To prevent the risk of recurrence, Dr. Huy advised Mr. N. to comply with the treatment of hyperlipidemia, avoid stress, stay up late, maintain regular exercise, and have regular check-ups to protect and care for cardiovascular health.
Doctor Nguyen Thang Nhat Tue - head of the emergency department at Gia An 115 Hospital (HCMC) - also said that he had received emergency treatment for many young people with myocardial infarction.
A typical case is a 37-year-old male patient who was admitted to the hospital 2 months ago due to left chest pain and sweating. The pain started yesterday, lasted about 10-15 minutes, then went away on its own, so the patient thought it was probably due to fatigue or work stress, so he did not go to the doctor.
After the pain became unbearable, the patient was admitted to the emergency room and had a coronary stent placed, saving his exhausted heart. The patient was stable and no longer had chest pain.
"This is a warning to many young people who think they are healthy but are at risk of heart attack," Dr. Tue warned.
Sedentary lifestyle and prolonged stress are the leading causes of cardiovascular diseases in young people - Illustration photo
Lack of exercise and stress increase the risk of heart attack
Recent studies show that the rate of myocardial infarction in young people is increasing, accounting for about 10% of all cases. Sedentary lifestyle, prolonged stress and smoking habits are the leading risk factors for cardiovascular diseases - the direct cause of myocardial infarction.
Dr. Nhat Tue emphasized that myocardial infarction does not only occur in the elderly or those with a history of cardiovascular disease, but can suddenly appear even in young people. Therefore, one should not subjectively assume that being young means being safe. Not having a history of cardiovascular disease does not mean that one cannot have a myocardial infarction.
Warning signs that require special attention include: severe chest pain, pain behind the breastbone, which may spread to the jaw, neck, shoulders, or arms; shortness of breath, cold sweats; fatigue, nausea, dizziness.
"If you experience the above symptoms, call an ambulance immediately, absolutely do not wait or go home by yourself. Early intervention during the "golden hour" is the key to saving the patient's life and limiting serious consequences," Dr. Tue advised.
Doctors at Hoan My Saigon Hospital also recommend that when experiencing chest pain, especially in young people, one should not be subjective or self-medicate without knowing the cause, but should seek medical attention early to prevent dangerous complications.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/dau-nguc-vi-nhoi-mau-co-tim-nhieu-nguoi-tre-nghi-bi-dau-da-day-stress-20250824152119.htm
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