Rapid Intervention Saves a 70 Year Old Patient’s Life Inside The Ambulance

A 70 year old man arrived at Al Kindi Hospital’s emergency department complaining of dizziness, general fatigue, and shortness of breath with usual exertion. He also had heart palpitations for two days. His medical history included high blood pressure, diabetes, and dyslipidemia.

He was examined in the cardiology department under the supervision of Dr. Mahmoud Saraya, a cardiology consultant. An echocardiogram revealed dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle is weakened and enlarged, with an ejection fraction of 37%. An electrocardiogram (ECG) also showed a second-degree heart block.

Due to his condition, Dr. Mahmoud Saraya decided to transfer the patient to a specialized government cardiology center for the urgent implantation of a pacemaker.

The patient’s condition was stable during the transfer through the ambulance until shortly before arrival, when he experienced a sudden cardiac arrest due to ventricular tachycardia. The medical team including Dr. Basily Samir, Intensive Care Specialist immediately performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and used an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver electric shocks. Within three minutes, the patient regained consciousness and his vital signs were restored.

The patient was delivered to the specialized center fully conscious and in stable condition, where he was handed over to the medical team for continued care.

This incident demonstrates the dedication and efficiency of the medical staff and paramedics in their rapid and effective intervention to save a critical patient’s life.

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