Under the hurried pace of life of modern people Fatigue, heart palpitations, or brief periods of unconsciousness may be seen as minor everyday occurrences. But in reality These may be “Warning signs” of sudden death (Sudden Death), a silent danger that can occur unexpectedly. and kills millions of people worldwide each year.
To create awareness and pass on correct knowledge to society. Medpark Hospital Therefore, a press conference was held. “Know the situation of sudden death Understand risks from many systems of the body” through a discussion by doctors who are experts in 3 fields: heart and blood vessels. Nervous system and brain and sleep medicine Come share in-depth views on the causes, risks, and ways to prevent sudden death before a loss occurs at The Forum meeting room, M floor, MedPark Hospital.
Dr. Phongphat Patanawanit, Managing Director Medpark Hospital Mentioning the purpose of organizing this event that “Medpark Hospital Aims to make people aware of the importance of preventive health care. and understand that sudden death is not an event that It is not always “inevitable”, but it is a risk that can be assessed and reduced. With specialized screening that finds hidden risks and plans to deal with them effectively.”
“Sudden Death” a silent danger that can take the life of the person we love in a matter of minutes.
Dr. Sureerat Panyarachun, a physician who specializes in cardiovascular disease. Provide basic information that “Sudden Death is death that occurs quickly and unexpectedly. It usually occurs within a few minutes to no more than an hour after the symptoms begin. The most common cause is sudden cardiac arrest. This causes blood to stop flowing to the brain and vital organs.”
It is most often mistaken for a sudden death with no warning signs. But in medicine Your body may have sent certain signals before, such as heart palpitations, tiredness, chest pain. or faint from time to time But it has been overlooked. and did not undergo a thorough, in-depth examination to find the true cause
Understand risks from 3 important systems of the body: heart, brain, and sleep.
Expert doctors from 3 branches of Medpark Hospital Points out that Sudden Death is not caused by only the heart, but if the brain and sleep There is an abnormality. It can also increase the risk of sudden death.
Dr. Piyanart Priyanont, a physician who specializes in cardiovascular disease, said, “80-90% of Sudden Death patients are caused by the cardiovascular system. In many cases it was also found that Many heart diseases may not have obvious symptoms. Especially in young people and professional athletes, it is now more common in working people who have accumulated stress continuously. Because stress can trigger an irregular heartbeat. Especially in people who already have heart disease. May increase the risk of sudden death higher than the general population.”
At the same time, the brain system, which is the control center for the body’s functions It plays an important role. This is especially true in the case of a stroke, which can cause the heart to stop beating within a short period of time.
Capt. Dr. Udom Suthiphonpaisarn, R.N., a neurology specialist. Stroke and radiotherapy to treat the nervous system, said: “When there is severe bleeding in the brain It affects the autonomic nervous system that controls the heart. It can cause the heart to stop beating within minutes.”
Another factor that is often overlooked is sleep apnea, which causes blood oxygen levels to decrease. The body loses balance and increases the risk of arrhythmias
Asst. Prof. Dr. Jirayot Jintanadilok, a physician specializing in sleep medicine and Pulmonary Medicine explains, “Sleep apnea causes the heart to work harder. and may induce severe arrhythmias while sleeping. Especially those who already have arrhythmia problems.”
Change the invisible risk to become an effective protection
Dr. Sureerat Panyarachun, a physician who specializes in cardiovascular disease. Discussing risk reduction and ways to prevent death from Sudden Death, “Although sudden death appears to be an event that cannot be predicted, But in medicine, these risks can be detected with an in-depth examination. which reduces the risk of sudden death in the general population by approximately 40 – 60% and 60 – 80% in those at high risk.”
For important guidelines Specialized in-depth screening (Targeted Prevention) is an in-depth examination that covers all aspects of risk assessment, including the cardiovascular system. Brain and nervous system, sleep, and genetic diseases To find hidden abnormalities in the body down to the gene level.
Because “knowing the warning signs of disease” is not just knowing information that we are about to get sick. But it is about giving yourself the opportunity to systematically plan your health care. to change unexpected risks to become a risk that we can control
