The clinic run by Hanoi Heart Hospital at Vinh City General Hospital detects many 'difficult' cases early
(Baonghean.vn) - Directly managed by leading experts and doctors from Hanoi Heart Hospital, the Cardiology Clinic at Vinh City General Hospital has recently shown positive results; creating convenience for people in and outside the province, minimizing referrals.
Early detection of many cases of cardiovascular disease
The cardiovascular clinic run by Hanoi Heart Hospital at Vinh City General Hospital receives 25-30 patients every day for examination and treatment of cardiovascular diseases; among them, there are cases with no obvious symptoms or no symptoms, which have been detected and treated promptly.
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The Cardiovascular Clinic operated by Hanoi Heart Hospital at Vinh City General Hospital helps people have closer access to central cardiovascular health care services right in their home province. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
Patient QAH, 51 years old, (Hung Nguyen, Nghe An) went to many places for examination and was diagnosed with atypical angina. He visited the Cardiovascular Clinic, Vinh City General Hospital, and was directly prescribed tests, ultrasound, and CT scan by doctors from Hanoi Heart Hospital. 256-slice scanner; detected 80% stenosis of the LAD branch of the coronary artery and had a coronary stent placed.
Also experiencing prolonged chest pain, 76-year-old NTM (Yen Thanh, Nghe An) subjectively did not go to the doctor, and continued to live with the disease. Only when she went to the hospital's Cardiology Clinic for examination, the doctors examined her and discovered that she had stenosis of the 3 coronary arteries and was prescribed timely stent intervention; which helped to significantly improve her health condition.
With a team of experts and highly specialized doctors from Hanoi Heart Hospital directly examining, combined with a system of advanced and modern equipment and machinery in the field of diagnostic imaging, functional testing and testing of Vinh City General Hospital (CT scanner system 256 slices; magnetic resonance imaging machine (MRI 1.5 Tesla); 4D echocardiography machine; biochemical testing lab system; immunology; microbiology; molecular biology, ...), after 4 months of operation, the Cardiovascular Clinic managed by Hanoi Heart Hospital at Vinh City General Hospital has detected, diagnosed and effectively treated thousands of patients.
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Vinh City General Hospital is the pioneer in the region to equip the 256-slice CT Scanner System - the optimal solution for screening cardiovascular diseases, reducing mortality rates... Photo: Thanh Cuong |
“The Cardiology Clinic has initially achieved the goal of helping people have closer access to central cardiovascular health care services right in their home province; to help patients detect diseases promptly so that preventive measures, treatment, and early intervention can be taken, limiting the risk of death and serious sequelae.
In addition, for cases of serious illness requiring intervention, through the clinic, the hospital conducts direct consultations with leading experts; patients are transferred to Hanoi Heart Hospital for quick reception and timely treatment." - Doctor CKI Nguyen Trong Hieu - Deputy Director of Vinh City General Hospital affirmed.
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Doctors from Hanoi Heart Hospital have directly examined, consulted, and directed treatment for serious cases while actively supporting and improving the expertise of doctors at Vinh General Hospital. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
Towards building a cardiovascular intervention unit
The initial results of the Cardiovascular Clinic run by doctors from Hanoi Heart Hospital at Vinh City General Hospital are an important premise for the Hospital to move towards the goal of establishing a cardiovascular intervention unit.
According to the assessment of Master, Doctor Nguyen Phuong Lien - Department of Cardiology, Hanoi Heart Hospital,Up to now, the Cardiovascular Clinic has been equipped with synchronous human resources, facilities, and medical equipment by Vinh City General Hospital. With the orientation of focusing on developing the cardiovascular specialty, in recent times, doctors of Hanoi Heart Hospital have not only directly examined people, consulted, and oriented the treatment of serious cases, but also actively provided professional support to doctors at the hospital; up to now, it has basically met the requirements for initial diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases.
Discussing solutions for developing the Cardiovascular Clinic at Vinh General Hospital, Dr. Nguyen Trong Hieu - Deputy Director of Vinh General Hospital emphasized that, with the direct support of experts from Hanoi Heart Hospital right at the clinic, in the recent past, Vinh General Hospital has coordinated with Hanoi Heart Hospital to effectively implement comprehensive cooperation in training and technology transfer; at the same time, organizing online scientific activities, contributing to improving the professional qualifications of the hospital's medical staff.
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Doctor CKI Nguyen Trong Hieu - Deputy Director of Vinh City General Hospital. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
In addition, the hospital has sent many teams of doctors and technicians to study at Hanoi Heart Hospital to receive hands-on training in cardiac and vascular intervention.
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A team of experts and highly specialized doctors from Hanoi Heart Hospital directly examine patients at the Cardiovascular Clinic, Vinh City General Hospital. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
With these synchronous solutions, Vinh City General Hospital is effectively implementing a roadmap to build a cardiovascular intervention unit in the near future, achieving the goal of helping people access high-tech services right in their home province, reducing the load on the central line, while limiting costs for people; thereby, reducing the economic and mental burden on families and society.