Mr. Chinh, a 78-year-old man from Ho Chi Minh City, suffered from an acute myocardial infarction due to blockages in his right and left coronary arteries. To increase blood flow to the heart, stents were placed by a cardiac catheterization doctor.
Mr. Chinh was once a bass guitar player for bands in Saigon and had a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lipid disorders. He was rushed to Tam Anh General Hospital after experiencing difficulty breathing and dizziness while cooking.
Doctor Pham Nguyen Vinh examined Mr. Chinh and found that he had an acute myocardial infarction with inferior ST elevation. The emergency team quickly took an electrocardiogram and urgent cardiac enzyme tests to confirm the diagnosis. An interdisciplinary team of doctors from Emergency Medicine, Internal Cardiology, and Cardiology came together to develop a reperfusion intervention plan for the patient.
A coronary angiography revealed severe narrowing and blockage in the left and right coronary arteries. The team used the intravascular ultrasound system to assess the damage and placed stents in both arteries to improve blood flow to the heart. Despite some initial complications, the procedures were successful in increasing myocardial perfusion and reducing the risk of further complications.
After the interventions, Mr. Chinh’s symptoms improved, and he decided to quit smoking after 60 years. The stent placement process was optimized to ensure long-term effectiveness. Through this experience, Mr. Chinh learned the importance of taking care of his health and making lifestyle changes.
In conclusion, Mr. Chinh’s acute myocardial infarction was caused by blockages in his right and left coronary arteries due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lipid disorders
