59-year-old man suffers acute myocardial infarction from signs that many Vietnamese ignore

GĐXH - Before being admitted to the hospital, the male patient had chest pain, each pain lasting about 30 minutes. Medical history investigation revealed that the patient had a history of diabetes.

Patients with myocardial infarction with a history of diabetes

Recently, doctors at Hung Vuong General Hospital said they had successfully intervened on a 59-year-old male patient with acute myocardial infarction, helping the patient overcome the critical condition and stabilize his health.

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The patient was admitted to the hospital with severe chest pain. About 1 week before admission, the male patient (59 years old) had chest pain, each pain lasting about 30 minutes. Medical history investigation revealed that the patient had a history of diabetes and had smoked for many years.

Upon admission, the Cardiology Department advised the patient to undergo percutaneous coronary angiography for accurate diagnosis. Coronary angiography results: Damage to 3 coronary arteries, in which the RCA branch was 99% narrowed - the cause of myocardial infarction.

The patient was treated with percutaneous coronary angiography, balloon angioplasty, and placement of a stent to cover the entire lesion.

After the intervention, the patient was stable, no longer had chest pain and was transferred to the Cardiology department for continued monitoring and treatment.

Who is at risk for a heart attack?

People at high risk of heart attack include:

- People with high blood pressure : High blood pressure can damage arteries and accelerate plaque buildup.

- People with diabetes : High blood sugar can damage blood vessels and eventually lead to coronary artery disease.

- Smokers : Smoking can increase the risk of heart attack and lead to other cardiovascular conditions and diseases.

- Family history : You are more likely to have a heart attack if you have a family history of early heart disease. Your risk is especially high if male family members had heart disease before age 55 or female family members had heart disease before age 65.

- Stressful people : Although evidence for this is limited, stress may also be a trigger for acute myocardial infarction. Reducing chronic anxiety or stress may help reduce the risk of heart attack and other heart problems over time.

- Physically inactive people : Regular exercise can help keep your heart healthy by helping you maintain a moderate weight, as well as lowering blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

- Older adults : The risk of heart attack increases with age. Men are at higher risk of heart attack after age 45 and women are at higher risk of heart attack after age 55.

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