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Doctor performs 60-minute CPR, saving tennis player's life

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A man suffered cardiac arrest while playing tennis. Doctor Pham Thai Ngoc Long performed continuous CPR, both on-site and in the ambulance, and continued resuscitation efforts for another 45 minutes before the patient's heart regained a stable rhythm.

Aortic aneurysm 10 years after a heart attack

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Thomas, 62, who had two coronary stents implanted after a heart attack 10 years ago, now needs early intervention for an enlarged abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Dancer dies suddenly during stage performance

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A 39-year-old male dancer collapsed on stage and, despite receiving immediate first aid, was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.

Can CT scans detect early signs of a heart attack?

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I have diabetes, experience frequent fatigue and heart palpitations, and occasional chest pain, but my electrocardiogram (ECG) results are normal. Can a cardiac CT scan detect early signs of a heart attack? (Vu Van Lam, 45, Lam Dong)

Two heart attacks in five months

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Tinh, 37, suffered two heart attacks in five months and received emergency stenting.

Automated external defibrillators in public spaces: a lifeline in the golden hour

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Doctors recommend equipping public spaces with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) as they can save lives during the critical "golden hour" following sudden cardiac arrest.

The dangers of showering incorrectly

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Taking a cold shower immediately after being in the sun can cause heart attacks, strokes, heat shock, colds, cramps, and bronchial spasms.

Heart attack after 40 years of smoking

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A 60-year-old man, An, with a 40-year smoking history, experienced prolonged chest pain and was diagnosed with a heart attack.

Distinguishing between a heart attack and a stroke

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A heart attack is a myocardial infarction caused by a blocked coronary artery, while a stroke is brain damage caused by a lack of blood flow or bleeding.

Does alcohol consumption increase the risk of a heart attack?

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I experience chest tightness and fatigue after drinking alcohol. Could I be having a heart attack? (Manh Thang, 42, Hung Yen)

Three illnesses mimic heart attack symptoms

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Early signs of a heart attack, such as fatigue and shortness of breath, are easily confused with the flu or pneumococcal pneumonia, requiring careful differentiation and early prevention.

Heatstroke mistaken for heart attack

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A 60-year-old man working outdoors in the sun felt dizzy and nauseous, suspecting heatstroke, but doctors diagnosed a heart attack.

Why can heart attacks still occur after stent placement?

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While coronary stents widen narrowed arteries, they don't prevent heart attacks in other damaged areas.

Why are obese individuals prone to heart attacks?

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Obese individuals often have high levels of visceral fat, which secretes inflammatory cytokines. These cytokines damage the lining of blood vessels, leading to the accumulation of bad cholesterol and the formation of plaque.

Dog barks for help, saving owner from heart attack

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Jeannette Godsell, 58, of Southampton, England, survived a heart attack thanks to her dog, Watson, who barked frantically for help, alerting a neighbor.

Stroke combined with coronary artery stenosis increases risk of heart attack

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Mr. Manh, 68, experienced dizziness upon standing and was diagnosed with a stroke and narrowed arteries supplying blood to his heart.

Near-death experience transforms woman's outlook after widowmaker heart attack

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After a near-fatal widowmaker heart attack, Jenna Tanner shares her transformative near-death experience and how it changed her perspective on life.