“When I arrived at the hospital, the entire left side of my body—both arm and leg—was weak. After the onset, I felt unable to move. When asked to lift my arm, I felt pain in my shoulder; when trying to lift my leg, I couldn’t and felt pain in my thigh.

 

The doctor performed a CT scan of the brain and recommended treatment with balloon angioplasty for cerebral artery stenosis. I was fortunate to arrive at the hospital quickly, and my wife made the prompt decision to proceed with treatment immediately.

 

With cerebral artery stenosis, if treatment is delayed, it can lead to paralysis. After undergoing cerebral balloon angioplasty, within three days I was able to eat rice porridge, move my hands and feet, and lift my arms and legs. My condition improved significantly.”

 

He had already been living with diabetes. Prior to seeing a doctor, he happened to take a type of herbal medicine. Later, in the middle of one night, he suddenly experienced a sensation of intense heat throughout his body and palpitations. Even after sitting down to rest, the symptoms did not subside, prompting him to decide to go to Ramkhamhaeng Hospital, which was close to his home and where he already had confidence in the care provided.

After undergoing various cardiac examinations, no abnormalities were initially found. The physicians therefore decided to proceed with coronary angiography using contrast injection. The results were extremely alarming, as they revealed severe coronary artery disease involving three vessels: the first artery was narrowed by nearly 40%, the second by 80%, and the third was completely occluded (100%).

Fortunately, he sought medical attention and was diagnosed in time, allowing the doctors to proceed with treatment using balloon angioplasty. He understood that this approach carries lower risk, does not require open surgery, and allows for rapid recovery. The procedure was highly successful, bringing great satisfaction to both him and his family. Before long, he was able to return to his normal daily life without a prolonged recovery period.