Dubai: A senior dignitary from Ethiopia was airlifted to RAK Hospital in UAE where he underwent a life-saving coronary angioplasty with stenting procedure.
Dr Ajay Kanojia, chief interventional cardiologist at the hospital, said: “The patient, 54-year old Mr K.H., who works for Immigration and Nationality Affairs, Ethiopia, was suffering from severe cardiac discomfort, recurrent chest pain and breathlessness. Despite initial treatment in his home country, his condition worsened, putting his life at grave risk."
The patient was transported from Ethiopia to Ras Al Khaimah via an air ambulance with two doctors on board, said the doctor.
"At RAK Hospital, his condition was regularly evaluated by a team of cardiologist and after initial stabilisation of his critical condition, I conducted a high risk, urgent coronary angioplasty with stenting," he added.
“The patient’s coronary angiography report revealed severe blockages in two important arteries of the heart that led to the heart attack, so we had very little time to do angioplasty with stenting to improve blood flow to the heart muscle,” explained Dr Kanojia.
The patient was mobilised gradually 48 hours after the procedure and felt a remarkable improvement in his symptoms — earlier even lying on bed was causing him chest pain and breathlessness."
"He was advised about medication, diet and exercise and was discharged in stable condition after five days of hospitalisation.
He added: “It was fortunate that he got the right cardiac care at the right time. This also drives home the point that besides understanding heart attack symptoms and reaching out for medical help, we should also not delay intervention, or it could be too late.”
