Severe Cardiac Conduction Block Triggers Syncope — Safely Transferred to Hong Kong Hospital by TKP Medical Team

Mr. Li, a long-term Hong Kong resident working in Guangzhou and a dedicated marathon enthusiast, collapsed suddenly on his way to work. Diagnosed with third-degree atrioventricular (AV) block, he required emergency pacing and critical care. His family opted for repatriation to Hong Kong for further treatment. TKP Medical Assistance ensured a safe and stable cross-border ambulance transfer to St. Teresa’s Hospital in Kowloon.

Sudden Collapse Reveals Third-Degree AV Block

Mr. Li, with no prior cardiac history, fainted suddenly on his commute. At the ER, ECG revealed complete heart block (third-degree AV block) with a ventricular rate of 28 bpm and ventricular ectopy. Blood work showed no major abnormalities. Intravenous atropine failed to improve his condition, prompting cardiologists to insert a temporary pacemaker and admit him to the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) for continuous monitoring.

After a seamless cross-border handover at Shenzhen Bay Port, Mr. Li is safely transferred to a Hong Kong ambulance en route to Kowloon St. Teresa’s Hospital

Family Requests Medical Repatriation to Hong Kong

While the cardiology team recommended coronary angiography to investigate possible myocarditis or ischemia, Mr. Li’s family declined further invasive procedures locally. They requested transfer back to Hong Kong’s St. Teresa’s Hospital. TKP Medical Assistance was contacted and quickly assembled a customized transfer plan involving cross-border ambulance support, advanced monitoring equipment with defibrillator and pacemaker functions, oxygen support, and emergency medications.

TKP medical team completes patient handover with hospital staff; Mr. Li is successfully admitted to the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) for continued monitoring and care

Safe Cross-Border Transfer with Real-Time Monitoring

TKP’s ICU-experienced medical team escorted Mr. Li throughout the journey from Guangzhou to Kowloon. During the transfer, his vital signs were closely monitored with readiness for pacing intervention. Thanks to TKP’s critical care expertise and logistical precision, Mr. Li was safely admitted to St. Teresa’s Hospital without complications, enabling timely continuation of cardiac evaluation and care.

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