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Artificial heart-lung machine saves woman from brink of death

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A 47-year-old patient suffering from acute myocardial infarction survived thanks to the collaboration between Vinh Phuc General Hospital and Bach Mai Hospital, with ECMO technology deployed in a record time of 90 minutes.

Man 'returns from the dead' after two hours without a heartbeat

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A 52-year-old patient with a history of hypertension suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. 16 doctors and nurses performed CPR for nearly two hours, along with electric shocks, in a dramatic rescue.

Doctor highlights gym mistakes that can lead to cardiac arrest

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Overexertion, ignoring warning signs, and abusing supplements are potentially fatal gym mistakes, a doctor warns.

Man survives two cardiac arrests

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A 54-year-old smoker with hypertension survived two cardiac arrests a month apart thanks to prompt medical intervention.

Why seemingly healthy individuals experience sudden cardiac arrest

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Even individuals without underlying health conditions and with normal check-up results can experience sudden cardiac arrest due to factors like arrhythmia and transient myocardial ischemia.

Near-fatal heart attack after two hours of chest pain

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A 48-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after experiencing chest pain radiating to his neck, accompanied by shortness of breath and distress. Doctors diagnosed him with an acute myocardial infarction.

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.

Early warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest

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Chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, or brief dizziness can be signs that the heart's ability to pump blood is reduced, increasing the risk of cardiac arrest.

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.