A woman in her 30s was rushed to Hanoi Heart Hospital after collapsing at home due to a severe heart condition. She had initially sought medical help in February due to fatigue, coughing, and left arm pain. She was diagnosed with moderate heart valve regurgitation and given medication, but her condition did not improve.
When she was re-examined at the hospital, doctors discovered that she had severe mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, heart failure, infective endocarditis, and pulmonary hypertension. Immediate surgery was required to address these issues. However, while waiting for surgery, the woman’s condition worsened significantly. She went into cardiac and respiratory arrest in early April. Doctors sprang into action, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation to save the patient’s life.
Despite her heart beating again, the woman remained in a coma and was in critical condition. She was transferred to the Intensive Care Department for further treatment, as her prognosis was poor. After 13 days of intensive care and treatment, the woman began showing signs of improvement and regained consciousness. However, her heart failure continued to be a challenge, necessitating urgent surgery. Associate Professor Hien, the hospital director, noted the seriousness of the case and the risks involved in performing heart surgery on a patient who had been in a coma for an extended period.
The patient successfully underwent heart surgery on June 11 to address the severe infection and heart failure caused by infective endocarditis – a serious condition caused by bacteria or fungi that infects the heart’s inner lining and valves. Factors contributing to this condition include congenital heart disease
