- According to the WHO, ischemic heart disease is responsible for 16% of all deaths on the planet.
- While in the year 2000 it caused two million deaths, for 2019 the figure was 8.9 million fatalities.
- In an unusual event, a cardiologist offered video call advice to a veterinarian to save a dog with ventricular tachycardia.
There are animal lovers in all parts of the world. Having this type of company offers many benefits, especially on an emotional level, although it also implies a strong responsibility. Just like humans, they are exposed to a host of health problems, all of which lead to a dog with tachycardia that was about to lose its life.
The first cause of death in the world
First of all, it is necessary to remember that the heart health It is of great relevance to people. In fact, heart-related diseases rank first among the leading causes of death globally.
With this in mind, in 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) presented the list of diseases that cause the most deaths on the planet. The first place corresponds to ischemic heart disease, which is responsible for 16% of all deaths in the world.
Since the year 2000, the largest increase in deaths corresponds to this disease and it is only necessary to know its behavior. At the beginning of the millennium it caused just over 2 million deaths per year, while for 2019 the figure was 8.9 million fatalities.
Dog with tachycardia is saved in an unusual way
Now, just as the heart health of humans is essential, the same happens with other species. Anyone with a heart is at risk because heart failure can be catastrophic.
As an example, it is worth knowing a case that was reported by the Dr. Juan Carlos Pérez-Alva. To date he is one of the most recognized cardiologists in Mexico. He is also the founder of the first outpatient coronary angioplasty unit in our country and has extensive experience in minimally invasive coronary intervention.
Within his personal life, he acknowledges that he is a lover of animals and, like other living beings, he agrees that they deserve dignified attention based on respect.
Professional advice by video call
That said, in a video he recounts that one day he received a call from a radiologist who had a problem with his pet. It’s about a dog with ventricular tachycardia and who was at risk.
Naturally, she took him to a veterinarian, although the animal specialist was not sure how to proceed in this type of case. The most important thing is that just like with humans, time is of the essence because even a minute can make a big difference. Because he was in another state, through a video call he requested support from the Dr. Perez-Alva.
The lucky part of the story is that he gave advice to the vet to defibrillate the dog with tachycardia The entire process was carried out with maximum security and care. With the help of the electric shock, the animal’s heartbeat returned to its normal rhythm.
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