On May 7, Doctor II Huynh Ngoc Long, the Director of the Vascular Intervention Center at Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, revealed that an elderly patient named Mr. Phat had a myocardial infarction with a fluctuating heart rate that dropped to 29 times per minute and jumped up to 99 beats per minute. The doctor suspected that the severe narrowing of the right coronary artery due to atherosclerotic plaque was causing the slow heart rate and atrioventricular block, leading to chest pain.
To address the blockage in the right coronary artery, a medical team decided to perform a procedure involving a Rotablator diamond drill to smooth the atherosclerotic plaque and then place a stent in the narrowed vessel. After the intervention, Mr. Phat’s artery was dilated optimally without any blockages causing myocardial ischemia. The patient’s chest pain subsided, and his heart rate stabilized at 55-60 beats per minute. He was closely monitored and treated to control atrioventricular block and avoid complications.
The most common causes of atrioventricular block are fibrosis, degeneration of conduction pathways, and myocardial ischemia. Depending on severity, treatment options include observation or medication for mild cases or temporary/permanent pacemaker implantation for severe cases. Factors that increase the risk of atrioventricular block include age, hypertension, diabetes, inactivity, obesity, smoking, and other underlying health conditions.
To prevent atrioventricular block from developing or worsening, maintaining a healthy lifestyle by eating a balanced diet with sufficient nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants can help reduce inflammation caused by plaque buildup. Regular exercise can also improve cardiovascular health by strengthening muscles used during respiration and promoting better blood circulation throughout the body. Sufficient sleep is essential for healing wounds and preventing chronic diseases like heart disease by regulating hormones involved in inflammation response.
Stress reduction techniques like meditation or yoga can also help manage stress levels associated with high blood pressure or diabetes by reducing cortisol levels in the body.
Finally, limiting alcohol intake can help prevent liver disease associated with high blood pressure or diabetes while avoiding smoking can significantly reduce lung cancer risks linked to these diseases.
In conclusion, prompt medical intervention combined with a holistic approach to health through lifestyle changes can manage cardiac issues like atrioventricular block effectively while reducing overall risk factors associated with chronic diseases like heart disease or stroke.
