Patient Testimonial
Former Blocked Coronary Artery Patient
"Initially, I was shocked, but the expert medical team and modern equipment put me at ease. After undergoing balloon angioplasty to widen my blood vessels, I only stayed in the hospital for one night before returning home."
This case clearly shows how much our habits affect our bodies. Therefore, consistent self-care and prompt medical attention for unusual symptoms are the best ways to reduce the risk of serious diseases.
"I felt no pain, just a sensation like something moving inside me. After leaving the catheterization lab, my chest felt clear, with no wound pain—just a little drowsiness."
In the early hours of Monday, June 17, the medical team at Ramkhamhaeng Hospital's Cardiac Catheterization Center performed a cardiac catheterization on Police Sub-Lieutenant Vararon Ruechaikiat, 44. After this significant procedure, he recounted the origin of his heart condition. Earlier this year, he experienced chest pain and a preliminary examination revealed severe blockages in three coronary arteries due to fat deposits. One artery was completely blocked, allowing no blood flow, while the other two were dangerously obstructed.
The treating physician recommended urgent intervention at Ramkhamhaeng Hospital's Cardiac Catheterization Center, which is fully equipped to treat such conditions without bypass surgery. This news brought him great relief, as he and his family were deeply concerned about the prospect of surgery.
"I felt like there was a villain in my heart. I suspected it was a new one, replacing the old culprit that had caused so much trouble in my coronary arteries. The doctor had to evict that one using a balloon angioplasty. This new one made me feel fluttery, like my heart was trembling, similar to being extremely hungry or about to faint. It was beating incredibly fast, but I wasn't scared because I knew that would only make my heart race more. So, I tried to compose myself, taking deep breaths in and long breaths out, gradually calming down. I then went to the nearest hospital where I had been treated before. They checked everything, and it all came back normal. No sign of a blood clot, and an angiogram showed my heart was clear. So, I went home, but then it happened again. That's when I truly believed there had to be a new villain hiding. My doctor then recommended I consult with Dr. Banchar and arranged an appointment at Ramkhamhaeng Hospital. They have a team and equipment there to detect these 'heart villains,' using radiofrequency ablation to find and eliminate them. It took about four hours, but the culprit was finally dealt with, and my heart is back to beating normally."
