NTU Hospital Dean Wu Ming-hsien in Critical Condition After Suspected Heart Attack

Wu Ming-hsien, dean of National Taiwan University (NTU) Hospital's College of Medicine, is reportedly in critical condition after experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Sources suggest the incident was triggered by a suspected myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. He was initially rushed to Taipei Medical University Hospital and later transferred to NTUH, where he is currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit and has not yet passed the critical danger period.

According to health education materials from Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare, major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases include high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol (collectively known as the "three highs"), obesity, lack of exercise, and smoking. Individuals experiencing sudden chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, cold sweats, difficulty breathing, or lightheadedness should seek immediate medical attention, especially if they have a history of cardiovascular issues.

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If you suddenly experience pain or tightness in the left side of your chest, shortness of breath, cold sweats, difficulty breathing, or feel lightheaded, you must be vigilant.

Dr. Huang Chun-yao, standing director of the Taiwan Society of Myocardial Infarction, explained that excessive accumulation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), or "bad cholesterol," in blood vessel walls can lead to narrowing and impede blood flow. This can cause symptoms like fatigue and dizziness, and if plaques rupture, it may result in acute conditions such as myocardial infarction or stroke. Active management of high cholesterol is crucial to mitigate these risks.

The National Health Promotion Administration recommends four strategies for managing cholesterol: regular health check-ups, utilizing the chronic disease risk assessment platform, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits including regular aerobic exercise and a balanced diet low in oil, salt, and sugar, and quitting smoking. These measures are vital for preventing cardiovascular diseases and improving overall health.

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When LDL-C accumulates excessively in the blood vessel walls, it causes the vessels to gradually narrow, hindering blood circulation. This not only leads to poor blood circulation and symptoms like fatigue and dizziness but can also cause plaque rupture, leading to acute symptoms such as acute myocardial infarction and stroke.