Actress Samija, 86, recalls near-fatal heart attack: 'Artery blocked, couldn't breathe'
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actress Samija (86) recalled a life-threatening health scare involving a blocked artery that nearly stopped her breathing.
- Doctors told her that any slight delay in treatment could have been fatal.
- Samija stated she made a decision to change her life following the experience.
Veteran actress Samija, 86, has recounted a harrowing health crisis where a blocked artery nearly cost her life. In a preview for the MBN entertainment program 'When You Are Sick,' Samija shared the terrifying moments when her heart's arteries became obstructed.
"If all three arteries supplying the heart were blocked, I couldn't breathe," Samija explained, relaying the doctor's words that a minor delay in treatment would have been fatal. The actress has a history of battling conditions like myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction, making the recent episode particularly perilous.
If all three arteries supplying the heart were blocked, I couldn't breathe. The doctor said that if it had been even slightly later, I would have been gone.
Reflecting on the severity of the situation, Samija declared, "I made a decision to change my life." This statement has sparked curiosity about the transformations she underwent after this critical health event.
The episode featuring Samija is scheduled to air on the MBN entertainment YouTube channel on the 19th at 8:30 AM.
I made a decision to change my life.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.