A recently deceased individual shared his final feelings with me.
In the small town of Romford, England, the community is rallying behind local resident Matthew Allick as he battles to recover from a near-fatal pulmonary embolism (PE). The incident, which occurred during his night shift, left Allick clinically dead for ten minutes before he was revived.
The news of Allick's ordeal was first reported by British newspaper The Mirror. Since then, he has been undergoing extensive treatment and rehabilitation, focusing on regaining his memory and overall health.
Initially, Allick was rushed to the hospital where doctors used a defibrillator and performed intensive cardiac pulmonary resuscitation. He was placed in an induced coma after being revived, and his family was informed of the serious risks associated with the prolonged lack of oxygen.
Despite the gravity of the situation, Allick described waking up from the coma as feeling like he had just slept well and everything was calm. However, he now faces serious memory problems as a result of the incident. He is currently undergoing extensive time and special exercises to recover his memory.
The long-term effects after clinical death due to PE, as well as the recovery process, depend heavily on the size of the clot, timeliness and effectiveness of treatment, and any complications arising during or after the event.
Many patients recover completely with no permanent lung damage after appropriate treatment, as clots generally dissolve, and lung function returns to normal. However, large emboli or delayed treatment can lead to persistent complications such as chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, right heart failure, pulmonary infarctions, and post-thrombotic syndrome.
Recovery from clinical death due to PE requires critical care support, prolonged anticoagulation, and careful monitoring for complications. The healing and clearing of clots take weeks to months, during which patients may have restricted activity and require close medical follow-up.
Allick's recovery process is ongoing, and the community has rallied around him by subscribing to the Telegram channel "live_kuban" to stay updated on the most important news regarding his condition.
Meanwhile, another individual is still battling the effects of a PE. A tourist from Rostov, who was injured in a drone attack on Novorossiysk, is still in intensive care. The news about the tourist from Rostov was previously reported by "Live Kuban".
As Allick continues his recovery journey, the community's support remains unwavering. His story serves as a reminder of the importance of prompt and effective treatment in the face of life-threatening conditions like PE.
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- Matthew Allick's recovery process from a near-fatal pulmonary embolism (PE) is ongoing, with a focus on regaining his memory and overall health, while facing serious memory problems as a result of the incident.
- Science and medical literature provide insights into the recovery process, offering knowledge on factors such as clot size, treatment timeliness, and potential complications like chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, right heart failure, and post-thrombotic syndrome.
- The importance of prompt and effective treatment in the face of life-threatening conditions like PE is underscored by Allick's story, as many patients recover completely without permanent lung damage with appropriate care, critical support, and close medical follow-up.
- While Allick continues his journey, another individual, a tourist from Rostov, remains in intensive care after a PE caused by a drone attack, highlighting the broader impact of PE on health-and-wellness, mental-health, cardiovascular-health, and fitness-and-exercise.
