Emergency cardiac surgery saved patient’s life

BRAZIL Doctor was called to an acute case involving a patient with a chest wound and a likely stab or gunshot injury to the heart. Due to the risk of bleeding into the chest (hemothorax), which can be fatal, the doctor had to perform emergency cardiac surgery on the spot. Thanks to the doctor’s complete professionalism and quick decision-making, the chest was opened (emergency thoracotomy) and the heart was sutured in just two minutes. This very likely saved the patient’s life.