"Adel, 55," of the Egyptian nationality, suffered from heart problems, high blood pressure, in addition to high cholesterol in a year, and he needs medications and medical exams periodically at Al Ain Governmental Hospital, and a six-month treatment, where the cost His treatment is 5,000 dirhams, and the patient faces difficulties in managing the cost of his treatment, and appeals to the people of goodness to help him pay the costs of the treatment.
According to the medical report issued by Al-Ain Governmental Hospital, and Emirates Today obtained a copy of it, the patient was admitted to the emergency department, suffering from severe shortness of breath, and after examinations, a catheter was performed, and he stayed under medical observation for 10 days, and he needs Currently he is in need of medications and medical tests, to control his health.
"The patient also suffers from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and needs special medications and medical checks on a regular basis. He also needs constant follow-up in the hospital, and the cost of treatment is 5,000 dirhams for a period of six months."
"Adel" told "Emirates Today" the story of his suffering with the disease, saying: "I have had heart problems a year ago, as I have had shortness of breath, chest pain, my inability to move, or make any effort, and I thought I had "I lacked vitamins, I went to a clinic, and I was given some analgesics and vitamins."
He continued: «I kept taking my medication regularly, and my health condition improved well, but a month ago, when I was at work, I felt very short of breath, my inability to breathe normally, and my sudden loss of consciousness, and I was taken directly to the emergency department At Al Ain Governmental Hospital. ”
He continued: «I was admitted to the emergency department, and I was refreshed until I regained consciousness, and I was examined and analyzed, which showed that I have a heart problem, and I was immediately transferred to the surgical department, and a heart catheterization procedure was performed for me, and I stayed under the medical note 10 days During which I received the necessary medical attention. ”
The patient added, "My health condition improved a lot, and the doctor decided to take me out of the hospital, and he asked me to adhere to taking medications, reviews and periodic checks, in addition to following a special diet and practicing walking on a daily basis."
And the patient continued that «the costs of his treatment for a period of six months amount to 5000 dirhams, to control his health, and that he cannot manage the costs of his medications and treatments, as he is the only breadwinner for his family, and he works in one of the eye agencies, with a salary of 2000 dirhams, and his family consists of two individuals, and he pays 1000 dirhams for rent, and the rest of his salary barely meets the requirements of his daily life.
Cardiac catheterization
Cardiac catheters are used to diagnose and treat some cardiovascular diseases. During a cardiac catheterization, a long, thin tube called a catheter is inserted into the artery or vein of the neck, or arm, and connected via the blood vessels to the heart.
The patient suffers from high blood pressure and high cholesterol and needs regular medications and medical exams.