CODE HB "Heart of Batangas" Program

30/11/2024

POV: Rise in Heart Attacks Among Young People

Who would have thought that a 34-year old, medium build, female with no comorbidity, who complained of chest pain for the first time was discovered to have an “acute heart attack”

Patient presented with sudden onset of chest pain along with shortness of breath which prompted her to consult to a nearby hospital. Upon work-up, she was assessed to have an Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (acute heart attack). She was then coordinated to our institution through the CODE HB helpline and underwent emergency coronary angiogram which showed near total blockage with clot formation in one of her coronary arteries (Proximal Left Anterior Descending artery). They immediately proceeded with angioplasty and suction thrombectomy (use of catheter to suction out blood from the coronary artery). Thankfully, the procedure was done in a timely fashion with a door-to-balloon time of 55 mins, and patient is currently recovering well.

Not long ago, heart attacks were primarily a problem faced by older adults. It was rare for anyone younger than 40 to have a heart attack. Now, 1 in 5 heart attack patients are younger than 40 years of age. This calls for the need of heightened public awareness not only regarding about the symptoms of this condition, but more importantly, the modifiable risk factors that needs to be addressed to prevent one from having an acute event.

In line with this, if you have any symptom suggestive of an acute heart attack, CODE HB helpline is available 24/7 at your service: (+63) 917 131 6868.

06/11/2024

4years ago

The hospital is blazing trails by reducing morbidity and mortality for patients with STEMI.

26/10/2024

AMIDST THE STORM

Gusting wind along with heavy rainfall at the beginning of severe tropical storm Kristine made J.D., a 40-year old, father of 3, climb up their roof to cut off branches of mango tree. Suddenly, he felt chest heaviness with shortness of breath, a sense of an impending doom. He was immediately brought by his wife to a nearby hospital where ECG findings were consistent with an acute heart attack. Medications were immediately given and he was advised to undergo "Coronary Angiogram with Angioplasty." His overwhelmed wife reluctantly agreed to the procedure worrying about the financial burden that it would cause them. But she thought greatly of her 3 children who are still very young to lose a father.

Patient was coordinated thru the CODE HB hotline and despite the extremely heavy rainfall which flooded the city of Batangas, the CODE HB staff bravely hurdled the weather. Angioplasty was then conducted with a record-setting door-to-balloon time of 20 minutes, which is shorter than the recommended 90 minutes. Despite the successes of CodeHB in addressing heart attacks among residents of Batangas, there is still much to be done to help our countrymen, especially in alleviating their financial burden. According to a study conducted by Dr. Salalima, 80-90% of our patients experienced catastrophic expenditures during treatment for heart attacks. When one undergoes angioplasty, Philhealth coverage is only P30,000 which comprised only 7-8 % of the total hospitalization’s cost. We are appealing to our government and other institutions to assist our countrymen.

CODE HB gives heart attack patients a fighting chance over this fatal condition. Our hotline is responsive 24/7; if you have any symptom suggestive of this condition, do not hesitate to call us at (+63) 917 131 6868.

cause of deaths receives the least financial support
and Spokes works
HB Delivers, consistent with Heart Attack Guidelines
do not only teach guidelines, WE DO IT
are committed to do this, we hurdle storms to save lives

🏆 Excellence Award in Patient Safety 2021
🏆 Patient Care Initiative Award 2020 by Healthcare Asia

23/10/2024

The PHANTOM MENACE

This is a staggering and a curious case of a 23 year old male, with no known co-morbids but is Smoking and "Va**ng heavily" who presented with angina after playing basketball. Electrocardiogram (ECG) showed ST elevation of the anterolateral and inferior walls (an ST elevation in the ECG denotes heart attack until proven otherwise). Heart attack in young adults rarely happens and other possible causes must be ruled out. Yet after exhaustive diagnostic brainstorming among esteemed cardiologists he was deemed to be having one, hence the patient was advised for coronary angiogram and angioplasty. Indeed a "coronary plaque" was found and a successful angioplasty was done without any complications.

Another day of victory for the CODE HB team of Mary Mediatrix Medical Center but with a gruesome thought that heart attacks in the young is rising, the "New Phantom Menace."

If you have symptoms of or highly suspecting a heart attack don't hesitate to call the CODE HB 24/7 helpline CP Number 0917 131 6868.

trend of heart attacks among young adults.
, "Our young ones are having heart attacks!"
better emphasis for preventive healthcare and advocacy for healthy living.
studies on the cardiovascular adverse effects of va**ng.
health systems and network for better coordination, access, outcomes, and local data.
and Spokes model works.
HB works and saves lives.

🏆 Excellence Award in Patient Safety 2021
🏆 Patient Care Initiative Award 2020 by Healthcare Asia

14/10/2024

A new data (2023) from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revealed that heart diseases are the leading cause of mortality in the Philippines. The alarming rate of heart diseases and their alarming impact on mortality rates can be considered as a public health emergency in the Philippines
-Journal of Public Health, Volume 46, Issue 1, March 2024,

11/10/2024

ANOTHER BATANGUEÑA SAVED

A 68 year old female came in the ED due to chest pain

Chest pain index: 1 hour

Seen at St. Patrick’s hospital and medical center Batangas City

First ECG showed: ST elevation anteroseptal wall

Patient was given dual antiplatelets, high intensity statins, and low molecular weight heparin, and was advised by the ER consultant for revascularization through PCI.

Patient was immediately coordinated thru the CODE HB helpline and was immediately transferred to Mary Mediatrix Medical Center

The patient underwent primary PCI

Door to balloon time: 63 mins
(Achieving the recommended door to balloon time)

Patient is now chest pain free.

If you have a heart attack or suspecting a heart attack,
please call our Code HB Heart Attack Helpline!

BATANGUENOS LIVES, ONE DAY AT A TIME!
HB Helpline number: 09171316868