At 21:41 on August 23, 2025, the Qinglonghu Community Health Service Center Emergency Station of Beijing 120 Fangshan Branch received a dispatch order: a 44-year-old male in a village had suddenly developed severe abdominal pain and required urgent rescue. Although the symptom seemed common, attending physician Cui Yuanbo, drawing on his rich clinical experience, remained highly cautious. While en route, he immediately called back to further assess the situation and obtained a critical update: “The abdominal pain has spread throughout the body, accompanied by profuse sweating!” This raised a strong alarm—an acute myocardial infarction was highly suspected.

Upon arrival, the team found the patient in severe chest pain, cold and clammy, and in critical condition. Dr. Cui immediately performed an electrocardiogram, which confirmed extensive anterior wall myocardial infarction. The emergency team promptly administered aspirin, clopidogrel, and atorvastatin for the patient to chew, while simultaneously establishing intravenous access.

“Contact the hospital immediately—activate the Chest Pain Center green channel!” Dr. Cui ordered. The ECG was instantly transmitted to the Chest Pain Center, where the hospital’s expert team responded in real time, preparing the catheterization lab for surgical intervention.

Transport presented the greatest challenge. The patient lived on the second floor of a narrow alley house, with steep, winding stairs that prevented the use of a standard stretcher. Facing the urgent condition, the team quickly switched to a flexible stretcher. With seamless coordination among the doctor, nurse, driver, and stretcher-bearer, they carefully and steadily transferred the patient to the ambulance with efficient coordination.

During transit, continuous ECG monitoring, oxygen therapy, and vital signs surveillance were maintained. Just 10 minutes later, the ambulance arrived at the hospital, where the cardiology team was already waiting at the emergency entrance. With flawless pre-hospital and in-hospital coordination, the patient was swiftly taken to the catheterization lab for emergency intervention. Postoperative feedback confirmed occlusion of the left anterior descending artery, with one stent successfully implanted.

This successful rescue fully demonstrated the solid professional competence and efficient teamwork of Beijing 120. The Fangshan Branch continues to carry out routine skills training and emergency drills, constantly strengthening its operational foundation and improving treatment capacity. Moving forward, it will further enhance emergency medical system development, providing stronger protection for the health of local residents.

Beijing 120 reminds you: Myocardial infarction does not always present as chest pain. Abdominal pain, toothache, back pain, profuse sweating, or nausea can all be warning signs. People with underlying conditions such as hypertension or diabetes should be especially vigilant. At the first sign of abnormal symptoms, it is necessary to call 120 immediately for help.