heart attack

Man drives 200 km to TP HCM despite heart attack

Man drives 200 km to TP HCM despite heart attack

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During a trip to Phan Thiet, Hai, 37, experienced sudden chest pain and shortness of breath, symptoms similar to a previous heart attack, yet he still drove back to TP HCM before seeking hospital admission.
Indian man survives heart attack at sea

Indian man survives heart attack at sea

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A 49-year-old Indian man, who suffered a heart attack while working on a ship off the coast of Ba Ria - Vung Tau, survived thanks to timely intervention after being brought ashore.
Heart attack mimics stomach ailment

Heart attack mimics stomach ailment

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A 53-year-old man experiencing upper abdominal pain went to the hospital for a gastroscopy, but doctors, noticing unusual symptoms, advised him to undergo a cardiac examination.
Do anticoagulants prevent heart attacks?

Do anticoagulants prevent heart attacks?

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I recently had mechanical heart valve replacement surgery and was prescribed anticoagulants indefinitely. Why do I have to take this medication? Will taking it regularly help prevent a heart attack? (Hai Binh, Da Nang)
Chest pain: When it signals a heart attack

Chest pain: When it signals a heart attack

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Tightness, heavy pressure in the chest radiating to other areas, accompanied by shortness of breath, dizziness, sweating, and pain during rest or sleep, can be signs of a heart attack.
Weight loss mitigates heart attack risk

Weight loss mitigates heart attack risk

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Vy, 42, struggled with obesity and a 70% blockage in her coronary artery. Doctors at Tam Anh General Hospital advised her to lose weight to reduce her risk of a heart attack.
Doctor performs 60-minute CPR, saving tennis player's life

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.