The dramatic fight for the life of a young patient suffering a massive heart attack ended successfully thanks to the swift response and 24-hour readiness of the cardiology team at “Heart and Brain.” The team saved the life of a 42-year-old man in extremely critical condition, proving once again that in acute cardiovascular emergencies, every second counts.
The man was admitted to the hospital’s emergency department due to sudden chest pain—a classic symptom of myocardial infarction. During the initial examination in the shock room, his condition rapidly deteriorated. The patient’s heart stopped beating rhythmically and entered a life-threatening arrhythmia (ventricular tachycardia), leading to clinical death.
The on-duty team, consisting of Dr. Simonov, Dr. Adova, and Dr. Alexandrov, responded immediately and began resuscitation efforts. The doctors fought with all their strength for his life, administering more than 20 electric shocks (defibrillations) to maintain blood circulation and restore cardiac function.
The cause of this instability was a blocked coronary artery. The cardiologists immediately directed the patient to the invasive cardiology (angiography) suite, while resuscitation efforts continued. “It was a race against time. In such a critical condition, the patient’s only chance is to reopen the blocked artery,” the treating team shared.
Under emergency conditions, the invasive cardiologists performed coronary angiography. The specialists identified a complete blockage of a major artery supplying the heart. The team successfully crossed the blockage and performed a successful revascularization (stent placement). The effect was immediate. Even while the patient was still on the table, blood flow was restored, the heart muscle “calmed down,” and the rhythm disturbances disappeared completely.
This case is yet another proof of the crucial role of highly specialized centers in treating heart attacks. The cardiology experts at the clinic emphasize that acute myocardial infarction increasingly affects younger people, and timely, adequate care is the only chance for survival.
The cardiology clinic, led by Assoc. Prof. Hazarbassanov, and the invasive cardiology unit, led by Dr. Iliev, operate continuously (24/7). Perfect coordination between emergency physicians and cardiologists ensures a “green corridor” for patients with chest pain—a system that guarantees the fastest possible response from hospital entry to the procedure room. In the case of the 42-year-old patient, this coordination made the difference between life and death.
The patient has now been discharged in stable condition and is recovering at home.
