73-Year-Old Survives Stroke After 19-Minute Ambulance Rescue in Ussuriysk

Doctors in Ussuriysk have saved a 73-year-old man after he suffered a stroke. The emergency response began when his acquaintance noticed something was wrong and called for help. The man could only say one word: 'Bad'. An ambulance crew arrived at the scene in 19 minutes. They found the man with slurred speech and paralysis on the left side of his body. Forced entry into the apartment was necessary to reach him.

Medical workers conducted an immediate examination. They consulted with a neurosurgeon via telemedicine to assess the situation quickly. The patient was then rushed to Vladivostok for emergency surgery. Doctors have stressed that with a stroke, every minute is critical. The rapid response and treatment helped save the man’s life. The case highlights the importance of quick action in such emergencies.