A shopping mall outing turned dramatic: a man collapsed from cardiac arrest and returned to life thanks to rapid assistance
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An ordinary afternoon at the G Mall in Kfar Saba turned into a frightening medical story. Yitzhak Haim suddenly collapsed due to cardiac arrest and severe ventricular fibrillation. Such a condition is very dangerous: the heart stops working properly and can lead to death within minutes.
According to the report, saving his life was made possible by the exceptional resourcefulness of the people who were at the scene. They acted quickly, and medical help was dispatched immediately. Haim was taken to intensive care, where he received treatment appropriate for cardiac arrest.
After the incident, Yitzhak Haim said: "I received my life as a gift." His words show how important it is to know how to act quickly in cardiac emergencies. In Israel, it is recommended that every person learn first aid and how to operate a defibrillator, because quick action can save lives.
Yitzhak Haim's story is a reminder of the importance of first aid training. Many people do not know what to do when someone collapses, but basic knowledge can make a great difference.
Sources: היום
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