19/08/2025
On August 17, a patient in Bacolod suffered a life-threatening pulmonary embolism (PE), a silent killer that clogs the lungs with clots and puts immense strain on the heart.
Survival hinged on immediate action, with every minute making the difference between life and death.
The hospital in Bacolod quickly coordinated and referred the case to the country’s first and only Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) at ManilaMed. The patient was flown in by air ambulance to Manila, where the team was standing by.
Led by Dr. Joseph Ramirez, MD - Interventional Cardiologist Online, together with Dr. Arvin Yumul and the MCM PERT, the team deployed the Penumbra Indigo System to remove massive clots from the pulmonary arteries. In just one procedure, blood flow was restored and symptoms eased right on the table.
What began as a fight against sudden death ended in real-time recovery — a powerful testament to the value of swift coordination, rapid response, and the right technology. 🙌🏻
If you or a loved one needs the expertise of ManilaMed’s PERT, help is just one call away.
The center is ready 24/7 and welcomes referrals nationwide for urgent percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy.
📞 For inquiries, referrals, or hospital transfers, contact their hotline: 0917 190 1599.
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