Shin Kong Hospital Admits 8 Myocardial Infarction Patients in 24 Hours, Doctor Warns of Hidden Cholesterol Dangers
Shin Kong Hospital admitted 8 myocardial infarction patients within 24 hours, a record high. Doctors warn that cardiovascular risks are closely linked to low-density cholesterol, urging caution even for seemingly healthy individuals.
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(Taipei, Central News Agency reporter Tseng Yi-ning, May 6) Shin Kong Hospital recently admitted 8 myocardial infarction patients within 24 hours, marking the highest single-day number in its history, with a team of over 20 medical staff working together to save lives. Doctors warn that cardiovascular risks are closely related to low-density cholesterol, and even if one appears healthy, they should not be complacent.
Mr. Wu, 62, shared at a press conference on treatment results today that he had smoked for 20 years, but usually enjoyed exercising, and his physical examinations had no particular problems, only his low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol was slightly higher than normal. Therefore, he never thought he would suffer from heart disease.
Before the May Day Labor Day holiday, temperatures across Taiwan plummeted. Mr. Wu had just climbed Hehuan Mountain the day before, but the next day, while at work, he suddenly felt chest tightness. He initially thought it was because he hadn't eaten breakfast, but 10 minutes after eating breakfast, he felt immense pressure in his chest. Resting did not improve it; it only got worse, so he thought of taking a taxi to the hospital himself. He called 119 because he couldn't get a taxi for a long time, unexpectedly, it was an acute myocardial infarction.
However, Mr. Wu was just one of the 8 acute myocardial infarction patients admitted to Shin Kong Hospital within 24 hours, starting from 6:37 AM on April 30. Dr. Tsai Shih-chi, director of Shin Kong Hospital's Cardiology Department, pointed out that the hospital usually admits about 300 myocardial infarction patients annually, of which about 100 require urgent emergency vascular intervention. Admitting 8 patients in one day not only set a record in the hospital's history but also posed a huge challenge to the medical team.
Dr. Chung Bo-hsin, a cardiologist on duty that day, shared that the hospital usually has one catheterization lab team on duty, and a second team on standby. But that day, not only did 3 of the 9 patients arrive without breathing or heartbeat, but 3 more were admitted consecutively between 9:12 PM and 9:50 PM that night, including a 49-year-old OHCA (Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest) patient who required ECMO to save his life.
Dr. Chung Bo-hsin pointed out that the hospital mobilized two catheterization lab teams, an emergency team, and an intensive care unit team, totaling over 20 medical staff, to fully rescue the patients and actively allocate ICU beds. Currently, 3 of the 8 patients have been successfully discharged.
Dr. Chung Bo-hsin reminded that myocardial infarction is common among people aged 50 to 65, but in recent years, there has been a trend of younger onset. Many patients, like Mr. Wu, were originally in good health and had good physical fitness, but their LDL might have been slightly elevated or above standard. Internationally, it is recommended that men aged 45 and women aged 55 or more than 5 years post-menopause should be more cautious, lowering the standard of 130mg/dL to 100mg/dL; after being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, even stronger lipid-lowering measures are necessary.
It is worth noting, Dr. Tsai Shih-chi reminded, that if you feel chest tightness like a heavy stone pressing down, accompanied by cold sweats, dizziness, and low blood pressure, you should call an ambulance as soon as possible. Because 80% of myocardial infarction patients experience sudden arrhythmias, which carry a high risk of death, the AED on the ambulance can provide timely rescue, so self-transportation to the hospital is not recommended. (Edited by: Li Heng-shan) 1150506
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(Taipei, Central News Agency reporter Tseng Yi-ning, May 6) Shin Kong Hospital recently admitted 8 myocardial infarction patients within 24 hours, marking the highest single-day number in its history, with a team of over 20 medical staff working together to save lives. Doctors warn that cardiovascular risks are closely related to low-density cholesterol, and even if one appears healthy, they should not be complacent.
Mr. Wu, 62, shared at a press conference on treatment results today that he had smoked for 20 years, but usually enjoyed exercising, and his physical examinations had no particular problems, only his low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol was slightly higher than normal. Therefore, he never thought he would suffer from heart disease.
Before the May Day Labor Day holiday, temperatures across Taiwan plummeted. Mr. Wu had just climbed Hehuan Mountain the day before, but the next day, while at work, he suddenly felt chest tightness. He initially thought it was because he hadn't eaten breakfast, but 10 minutes after eating breakfast, he felt immense pressure in his chest. Resting did not improve it; it only got worse, so he thought of taking a taxi to the hospital himself. He called 119 because he couldn't get a taxi for a long time, unexpectedly, it was an acute myocardial infarction.
However, Mr. Wu was just one of the 8 acute myocardial infarction patients admitted to Shin Kong Hospital within 24 hours, starting from 6:37 AM on April 30. Dr. Tsai Shih-chi, director of Shin Kong Hospital's Cardiology Department, pointed out that the hospital usually admits about 300 myocardial infarction patients annually, of which about 100 require urgent emergency vascular intervention. Admitting 8 patients in one day not only set a record in the hospital's history but also posed a huge challenge to the medical team.
Dr. Chung Bo-hsin, a cardiologist on duty that day, shared that the hospital usually has one catheterization lab team on duty, and a second team on standby. But that day, not only did 3 of the 9 patients arrive without breathing or heartbeat, but 3 more were admitted consecutively between 9:12 PM and 9:50 PM that night, including a 49-year-old OHCA (Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest) patient who required ECMO to save his life.
Dr. Chung Bo-hsin pointed out that the hospital mobilized two catheterization lab teams, an emergency team, and an intensive care unit team, totaling over 20 medical staff, to fully rescue the patients and actively allocate ICU beds. Currently, 3 of the 8 patients have been successfully discharged.
Dr. Chung Bo-hsin reminded that myocardial infarction is common among people aged 50 to 65, but in recent years, there has been a trend of younger onset. Many patients, like Mr. Wu, were originally in good health and had good physical fitness, but their LDL might have been slightly elevated or above standard. Internationally, it is recommended that men aged 45 and women aged 55 or more than 5 years post-menopause should be more cautious, lowering the standard of 130mg/dL to 100mg/dL; after being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, even stronger lipid-lowering measures are necessary.
It is worth noting, Dr. Tsai Shih-chi reminded, that if you feel chest tightness like a heavy stone pressing down, accompanied by cold sweats, dizziness, and low blood pressure, you should call an ambulance as soon as possible. Because 80% of myocardial infarction patients experience sudden arrhythmias, which carry a high risk of death, the AED on the ambulance can provide timely rescue, so self-transportation to the hospital is not recommended. (Edited by: Li Heng-shan) 1150506
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