Daily News Thai Caption: Incoming praise

 

Daily News reported that there was wide praise for the railway police online after a man who had a seizure resulting in his heart stopping beating was revived by CPR.

 

The incident was reported by the railway police themselves on their TikTok platform. Siam Rath had a still shot of the drama.

 

Pol Col Jaturawit Khachanuam, spokesman for the railway police, said that the incident happened on the platform of the Hat Yai station in Songkhla on Sunday at 12.20pm.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A man called Adinan was assisted by officers after he collapsed and his heart stopped beating as he was about to board train number 447 (Surat to Sungei Kolok).

 

The man who had no pre-existing condition is recovering in Hat Yai Hospital.

 

His family praised the police for saving the breadwinner of the family.

 

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"reported by police themselves on their Tik Tok platform"

Whatever happened to compliance with the Personal Data Act? Do police deem themselves exempt while enforcing it among the public?

6 hours ago, webfact said:

railway police themselves on their TikTok platform

Very approprate!

 

36 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

"reported by police themselves on their Tik Tok platform"

Whatever happened to compliance with the Personal Data Act? Do police deem themselves exempt while enforcing it among the public?

Perhaps they got his permission after he regained consciousness, they weren't streaming it live.  Regardless, specifically how would it have contravened the Act if they hadn't asked first and which section of that Act do you have in mind?   

 

 

I wish him a safe recovery and wish him good luck getting safely out by train without an explosive incident 

How is it possible to have a heart attack without a pre-existing condition?

 

From what little I can see of him, he doesn't look all that old either!

 

 

1 hour ago, CanadaSam said:

How is it possible to have a heart attack without a pre-existing condition?

 

From what little I can see of him, he doesn't look all that old either!

 

 

Easily, if you don't know that you have a pre existing condition in the first place.

 

There is no age limit, young or old for having a heart attack, though it generally gets to older people more often.

 

https://www.bangkokhearthospital.com/en/content/cardiac-arrest

 

Warning signs and symptoms
In spite the fact that cardiac arrest often occurs with no warning, aside from sudden collapse, signs of cardiac are often unaware of, these include: 

Weakness
Fatigue
Chest tightness or chest pain especially during physical exercise or exertion. Resting usually alleviates chest discomfort.

 

Risk factors
Since sudden cardiac arrest is firmly associated with coronary artery disease, risk factors of cardiac arrest especially in young adults include:

Smoking
Inadequate sleep
Consumption of fatty foods
Pre-existing conditions e.g. hypertension, high blood cholesterol and diabetes.

 

There is more information in the link.

 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-attack/symptoms-causes/syc-20373106#:~:text=Men age 45 and older,If you smoke%2C quit.

 

 

Heart attack risk factors include:

Age. Men age 45 and older and women age 55 and older are more likely to have a heart attack than are younger men and women.
Tobacco use. This includes smoking and long-term exposure to secondhand smoke. If you smoke, quit.
High blood pressure. Over time, high blood pressure can damage arteries that lead to the heart. High blood pressure that occurs with other conditions, such as obesity, high cholesterol or diabetes, increases the risk even more.
High cholesterol or triglycerides. A high level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) is most likely to narrow arteries. A high level of certain blood fats called triglycerides also increases heart attack risk. Your heart attack risk may drop if levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol — the "good" cholesterol — are in the standard range.
Obesity. Obesity is linked with high blood pressure, diabetes, high levels of triglycerides and bad cholesterol, and low levels of good cholesterol.
Diabetes. Blood sugar rises when the body doesn't make a hormone called insulin or can't use it correctly. High blood sugar increases the risk of a heart attack.
Metabolic syndrome. This is a combination of at least three of the following things: enlarged waist (central obesity), high blood pressure, low good cholesterol, high triglycerides and high blood sugar. Having metabolic syndrome makes you twice as likely to develop heart disease than if you don't have it.
Family history of heart attacks. If a brother, sister, parent or grandparent had an early heart attack (by age 55 for males and by age 65 for females), you might be at increased risk.
Not enough exercise. A lack of physical activity (sedentary lifestyle) is linked to a higher risk of heart attacks. Regular exercise improves heart health.
Unhealthy diet. A diet high in sugars, animal fats, processed foods, trans fats and salt increases the risk of heart attacks. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, fiber and healthy oils.
Stress. Emotional stress, such as extreme anger, may increase the risk of a heart attack.
Illegal drug use. Cocaine and amphetamines are stimulants. They can trigger a coronary artery spasm that can cause a heart attack.
A history of preeclampsia. This condition causes high blood pressure during pregnancy. It increases the lifetime risk of heart disease.
An autoimmune condition. Having a condition such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus can increase the risk of a heart attack.

A family history of death caused by coronary artery disease

 

Again there is more information in the link.

40 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Easily, if you don't know that you have a pre existing condition in the first place.

 

There is no age limit, young or old for having a heart attack, though it generally gets to older people more often.

 

https://www.bangkokhearthospital.com/en/content/cardiac-arrest

 

Warning signs and symptoms
In spite the fact that cardiac arrest often occurs with no warning, aside from sudden collapse, signs of cardiac are often unaware of, these include: 

Weakness
Fatigue
Chest tightness or chest pain especially during physical exercise or exertion. Resting usually alleviates chest discomfort.

 

Risk factors
Since sudden cardiac arrest is firmly associated with coronary artery disease, risk factors of cardiac arrest especially in young adults include:

Smoking
Inadequate sleep
Consumption of fatty foods
Pre-existing conditions e.g. hypertension, high blood cholesterol and diabetes.

 

There is more information in the link.

 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-attack/symptoms-causes/syc-20373106#:~:text=Men age 45 and older,If you smoke%2C quit.

 

 

Heart attack risk factors include:

Age. Men age 45 and older and women age 55 and older are more likely to have a heart attack than are younger men and women.
Tobacco use. This includes smoking and long-term exposure to secondhand smoke. If you smoke, quit.
High blood pressure. Over time, high blood pressure can damage arteries that lead to the heart. High blood pressure that occurs with other conditions, such as obesity, high cholesterol or diabetes, increases the risk even more.
High cholesterol or triglycerides. A high level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) is most likely to narrow arteries. A high level of certain blood fats called triglycerides also increases heart attack risk. Your heart attack risk may drop if levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol — the "good" cholesterol — are in the standard range.
Obesity. Obesity is linked with high blood pressure, diabetes, high levels of triglycerides and bad cholesterol, and low levels of good cholesterol.
Diabetes. Blood sugar rises when the body doesn't make a hormone called insulin or can't use it correctly. High blood sugar increases the risk of a heart attack.
Metabolic syndrome. This is a combination of at least three of the following things: enlarged waist (central obesity), high blood pressure, low good cholesterol, high triglycerides and high blood sugar. Having metabolic syndrome makes you twice as likely to develop heart disease than if you don't have it.
Family history of heart attacks. If a brother, sister, parent or grandparent had an early heart attack (by age 55 for males and by age 65 for females), you might be at increased risk.
Not enough exercise. A lack of physical activity (sedentary lifestyle) is linked to a higher risk of heart attacks. Regular exercise improves heart health.
Unhealthy diet. A diet high in sugars, animal fats, processed foods, trans fats and salt increases the risk of heart attacks. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, fiber and healthy oils.
Stress. Emotional stress, such as extreme anger, may increase the risk of a heart attack.
Illegal drug use. Cocaine and amphetamines are stimulants. They can trigger a coronary artery spasm that can cause a heart attack.
A history of preeclampsia. This condition causes high blood pressure during pregnancy. It increases the lifetime risk of heart disease.
An autoimmune condition. Having a condition such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus can increase the risk of a heart attack.

A family history of death caused by coronary artery disease

 

Again there is more information in the link.

I don't have a link, but I seen on the news a 6-year-old boy had a heart attack ( in the city where I live) 

14 hours ago, billd766 said:

Easily, if you don't know that you have a pre existing condition in the first place.

The article clearly states that he did NOT have a pre existing condition?

 

On 3/21/2023 at 7:53 AM, webfact said:

The man who had no pre-existing condition is recovering in Hat Yai Hospital.

 

46 minutes ago, CanadaSam said:

The article clearly states that he did NOT have a pre existing condition?

I think common sense dictates that that statement carries an implicit caveat:- 

"The man who had no pre-existing condition (that he knew of) is recovering in Hat Yai Hospital"

4 minutes ago, Stocky said:

"The man who had no pre-existing condition (that he knew of) is recovering in Hat Yai Hospital"

Ok, in an effort to increase my medical knowledge, wouldn't a hospital be able to know if he had a pre-existing condition or not?  Just curious.  Thank you.

1 minute ago, CanadaSam said:

Ok, in an effort to increase my medical knowledge, wouldn't a hospital be able to know if he had a pre-existing condition or not?  Just curious.  Thank you.

One would suspect the "he had no pre-existing condition" information came from family members, if the hospital subsequently identifies something I doubt they'd be phoning the newspaper to give them an update.

54 minutes ago, CanadaSam said:

The article clearly states that he did NOT have a pre existing condition?

 

 

And how did anybody know that?

 

5 minutes ago, CanadaSam said:

Ok, in an effort to increase my medical knowledge, wouldn't a hospital be able to know if he had a pre-existing condition or not?  Just curious.  Thank you.

Yes they would know that, but ONLY if the patient had gone to the hospital previously and had a full medical checkup. And that if he was carrying a hospital ID card.

 

No full or even partial medical then nobody would know if he had a pre existing medical condition, least of all the patient.