During a trip to Sa Pa, a foreign tourist suddenly developed symptoms of pain in his left chest accompanied by shortness of breath, and had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment in a state where he could not lie down. Thanks to rapid diagnosis and timely treatment at the Institute of Cardiology - Hospital 19-8, the patient has passed the danger, recovered stably and returned home safely.
The patient is an American ophthalmologist, currently residing in the Philippines, traveling with his wife in Vietnam. While in Sa Pa, he suddenly experienced left chest pain, gradually increasing shortness of breath, causing his health to decline significantly. Faced with abnormal developments, the patient was quickly transferred to the Institute of Cardiology - Hospital 19-8 for emergency treatment.
Here, after a clinical examination combined with in-depth tests, doctors determined that the patient had myocarditis - a dangerous disease that can lead to many serious complications if not detected and treated promptly.
With a spirit of urgency, responsibility and high professional qualifications, the collective of doctors and nurses of the Institute of Cardiology - Hospital 19-8 developed an active treatment regimen for the patient. Under the professional direction of Prof. Dr. Pham Manh Hung, Director of the Institute of Cardiology - Hospital 19-8, the treatment process achieved good results, helping the patient quickly stabilize their health and be eligible for discharge.
