Tea Break Turns Into Life-Saving Moment

A Tea Break That Saved a Life: Life-Saving Intervention Near Dubai Metro
As the hustle and bustle of city life absorbs our attention, we sometimes fail to recognize how fragile our health can be. An incident in Dubai served as a powerful reminder that life can sometimes hinge on seconds—and that the timing of a simple cup of tea can change everything.
Dramatic Moments at the Metro Station
A local resident, just leaving his office to head home from work, began feeling dizzy as he stepped out. His legs buckled, and he collapsed onto the pavement. He lay there unconscious, barely breathing—his heart had stopped, and had help not arrived in time, the story could have ended in tragedy.
However, fate intervened. A cardiologist, taking a tea break on the opposite side, noticed the crowd gathering around the man and immediately sprang into action. The symptoms—heavy sweating, extremely slow breathing—clearly indicated cardiac arrest. The specialist promptly began resuscitation while calling for an ambulance.
A Race Against Time
Before they reached the hospital, two shocks were administered, followed by a third in the emergency department. The hospital fully mobilized: a life-saving team, intensive care unit, and cardiology specialists joined the battle.
The diagnosis was grave: acute myocardial infarction and ventricular fibrillation. An immediate catheter intervention revealed that the right coronary artery was completely blocked, and the left was 90% obstructed. After implanting four drug-eluting stents, circulation was restored—and the patient was able to stand again just two days later.
Quiet Danger: The Impact of Modern Lifestyles
The incident highlighted a serious problem: heart attacks among young adults are, unfortunately, becoming more common. The cardiologist pointed out that the leading causes include stress, poor diet, smoking, consumption of processed foods, and high cholesterol levels. These factors are particularly dangerous when they silently coincide with other conditions, such as undiagnosed diabetes.
What Should We Watch For?
The specialist encourages everyone not to wait until there's a problem to see a doctor. Regular screenings, such as:
Treadmill Exercise Test (TMT),
Lipid Profile,
Blood Sugar Monitoring,
Cardiac CT Scan
can all help prevent greater tragedies.
A New Beginning with a New Lifestyle
Today, the rescued man views his health with new eyes. He gave up fast food, started walking regularly each morning, and made healthy living a priority. As he put it, he was given a second chance—and he doesn’t want to waste it.
(Source of the article is based on Dr. Niraj's account.)
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