cardiovascular disease

Pericarditis after myocardial infarction

Pericarditis after myocardial infarction

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After stent placement for myocardial infarction, 69-year-old Mr. Tri still experienced chest tightness and shortness of breath due to Dressler's syndrome causing pericarditis.
When to intervene for varicose veins?

When to intervene for varicose veins?

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I have had varicose veins in my legs for several years. Despite taking medication and wearing compression stockings as advised, I still experience pain, fatigue, and prominent blue veins. Do I need interventional treatment? (Minh Anh, 45, Hanoi)
Who can benefit from a wireless pacemaker?

Who can benefit from a wireless pacemaker?

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Older adults, individuals with multiple underlying health conditions, or those experiencing memory impairment are ideal candidates for wireless pacemaker implantation due to the absence of skin incisions, shorter procedure times, and faster recovery.
Multiple organ failure due to arrhythmia complications

Multiple organ failure due to arrhythmia complications

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Ms. Hai, 87, experienced fatigue and shortness of breath for several months, initially attributing it to old age. Her condition recently worsened, leading to a diagnosis of sick sinus syndrome, which caused heart failure and acute kidney failure.
Cardiac arrest after 4 hours of chest pain

Cardiac arrest after 4 hours of chest pain

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Mr. Canh, 73, experienced chest pain for 4 hours before sudden cardiac arrest; doctors diagnosed acute myocardial infarction and performed coronary stenting to restore blood flow.
Reopening of a man's leg vein thrombosis

Reopening of a man's leg vein thrombosis

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Mr. Nguyen, 67, whose deep vein thrombosis over the past seven years caused leg swelling and ulcers, has now undergone a revascularization procedure by doctors.