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Woman Who Suffered Cardiac Arrest on Airplane Reunited with Doctor Who Restarted Her Heart Mid-Flight
A woman who went into cardiac arrest mid-flight is "thankful" for the doctor who helped save her. Brittany Mateiro, 28, told Today that she "wouldn't be here" without Dr. Kashif Chaudhry, who performed CPR on her after she experienced a medical emergency while flying from New Jersey to Arizona for a bachelorette party earlier this month. (people.com) More...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Only 28 years old? Is it me or are people suddenly getting heart attacks at younger and younger ages? From the picture that I have seen of Brittany she was a very fit 28 year old - not obese so what could be causing all these heart attacks? Anybody have an idea?
Cardiologist here. There are many age-independent cardiac rhythm conditions that manifest as "sudden cardiac death," a term used to describe her event. Most are due to genetic defects resulting in abnormalities in how electrolytes are shuttled across the individual heart cell membranes. This causes electrical disturbances that can disrupt the normal synchronized flow of electricity and pump function. This is very different than the "heart disease" most of us are familiar with due to coronary artery plaque and the more commonly described heart attack. The former condition can happen to a clean-living individual in the best of shape.
Good to have a cardiologist on an aviation forum.
I was thinking something derogatory too and was going to make light of it. However, she could very well have an existing heart condition, even though she does look healthy. Heart disease indeed does occur regardless of age and it's hard to track down. My dad's side of the family has a history of it. As my doctor told me, I check out fine but there is no way to predict a heart attack. Fine one day and heart attack the next day. It just happens.
The "jab". My 29year old son was told he would lose his job if he didn't take the"vaccination". He immediately developed cardiac and respiratory problems and hasn't been able to work for the last month. Thank you Moderna and Dr. Fauci.
Yes we Do, but it ain't PC!
In the article - Medical problem occurred " ... while flying from New Jersey to Arizona for a bachelorette party .."
One might inquire whether "party activities" started early in the trip - pre-flight or in-flight.
One might inquire whether "party activities" started early in the trip - pre-flight or in-flight.