real life superhero It may not be like in the movies. They have no cloaks, cannot fly, and have no magical powers. or strange vehicles But instead, he was just an ordinary person who walked around and mixed with other people. But what they have in common is Doing benefits for others in the right way
Asst. Prof. Dr. Atthapoom Susuphaat Assistant Director of Bangkok Heart Hospital Another person who knew that he wanted to be a doctor since childhood. His dreams have taken him far. By being a surgeon who has saved people’s lives for more than 20 years and also having another role as a hospital administrator. that has helped elevate the organization and created a ripple effect on patient care on a large scale
Being a surgeon requires various skills. Both using hands for procedures, solving problems, and working against time. and two legs that stood firm during hours of surgery Follow and get to know the path he chose. To be a hero to patients and family members Many people have survived and been reunited with their families or loved ones.
Boy, musical instrument and gown
From the boy who followed his mother who was a nurse walking in and out of various wards. Since I was little This made him absorb the world of the gown industry without realizing it. together with support from family It made me start to be interested in the medical profession since childhood.
Not only academic work But the family also encourages people to start getting to know the world of music since elementary school with their first musical instrument, the “piano,” which helps practice skills in using hands, distinguishing nerves, and knowing musical notes. It wasn’t until he entered his teens that he started playing the electronic tone. Invite your friends to form a band.
Playing music has not diminished his interest in studying medicine. Moreover, musical playing skills It is also another key that allows the young man to enter the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. Mahidol University And when he learned to listen to the heart, he was outstanding. Because of the skill of carving songs, capturing rhythms, or performing operations that rely on manual skills. These are all skills that come from playing the piano.
Ability in both listening Using hands to perform procedures that are obtained from playing music It made him start to see the future of becoming a surgeon. Counting from the day you first received the surgical suture kit. The needle is threaded through the skin. Even though he said that his hands were trembling at first, But he turned out to be better than expected. until receiving praise from the teacher It’s a small power. that clearly shaped his path in the medical field That is to be a heart surgeon.
Surgery and life-changing surgery department
Asst. Prof. Dr. Atthapoom Tell me back that When I was in my 6th year of medical school, I went through the cardiac surgery unit and felt that being heart surgeon Must have high abilities and be able to save lives. Because we feel like we want to treat and see results quickly. heart surgery It will clearly make the patient better. From someone who can’t walk Can walk again
Despite protests from those around us that being a heart surgeon is hard work, Standing for surgery takes a minimum of 3 – 4 hours per case. Patients often come with severe symptoms. Must work against time making it a difficult task However, I was impressed with what I saw that the patient’s symptoms were clearly improving. Therefore, he insisted on studying heart surgery. at Rajavithi Hospital
“When we were resident doctors Each day requires a minimum of standing surgery. Morning and afternoon are approximately 8 hours per day. When finished, go on shift for the night shift. Life is spent in the operating room all the time. It can be said that we hardly see the moon or the sun at all.”
After working at Rajavithi Hospital for 3 years, he decided to study in the United States at Stanford University. And went to study and work as a Clinical Fellowship at Northwestern University, USA one more time in the year 2010, which opened up experience in many types of surgery that were not yet available in Thailand.
“Going to America This allowed him to study arterial surgery. heart valve repair Heart transplant surgery and artificial heart It was a good opportunity to learn and participate in surgical cases like this which are rarely seen in Thailand.”
until returning to work in Thailand He brought his knowledge of heart transplant surgery to continue at Rajavithi Hospital. Total period of working there is more than 20 years.
Specializing in the treatment of arterial disease
After gaining many years of experience He has worked with Bangkok Heart Hospital To be a resident doctor in the cardiac surgery department and in 2018, came to work in an additional administrative role. As Assistant Director which has brought experience working in both public and private hospitals Gained an understanding of the heart center management process in various forms.
Expertise is Treatment of aorta (Aorta) aneurysm, rupture, and tear. Aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body. There is blood flowing through 5 liters per minute, coming out of the heart, stretching from the chest cavity to the abdominal cavity and giving off branches that are blood vessels that carry arterial blood to various organs. Sometimes certain diseases or conditions can cause the aorta wall to become weak and cause it to rupture. This is considered a serious illness that causes the patient to have a 70 – 90% chance of dying at the scene. But when the patient is found to have The aorta begins to swell. It can be treated with surgical technology to insert an artificial artery with a stent extended through a catheter. It is a surgery that uses a catheter technique to insert an artificial blood vessel through an artery from the groin to avoid abdominal surgery. and surgery using catheter techniques to repair coronary aneurysms in the thoracic region.
It is a method suitable for those at risk in the elderly. or people with various congenital diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high blood fat. This is because the surgical wound is smaller and the death rate in hospital is lower.
“Bangkok Heart Hospital There is a team of specialized doctors. Not just any cardiologist There has always been a team of nurses who take care of only heart disease patients. and a team of experts with specific experience in providing care heart disease patients Holistic, working in harmony to provide complete care for heart disease patients.”
Bangkok Heart Hospital with world-class awards
Another important factor that cannot be overlooked is Process before treatment Bangkok Heart Hospital has a coordination center for patient transport, or Medevac, by helicopter, airplane, and emergency vehicle, as well as the installation of a mobile artificial heart lung machine. (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation : ECMO) at the scene In cases where the patient’s heart stops or his lungs don’t work In order to send patients back for further treatment at the hospital.
“In some patients, we have seen that if we don’t do anything, The patient will die within 1-2 hours, but we use various tools. Until able to be changed to survive and leave the hospital to return to normal life. From a death rate of 100% to a survival rate that is as good as that of a world-class heart institute.”
In addition, with operational training and providing knowledge to workers regularly by the Simulator Center makes Bangkok Heart Hospital Certified for excellence by the ELSO Award of Excellence in Extracorporeal Life Support, which is one of the first hospitals in Thailand and one of only a few hospitals in Southeast Asia to receive this award.
Moments of happiness can happen every day.
Being a surgeon, despite being dedicated to studying throughout many years as a medical student, And it still takes more than 10 years of Learning Curve along with working hard to change the lives of others. It is a test of the heart of those who choose this path.
Just like “Asst. Prof. Dr. Atthapoom” who has treated patients with expertise for more than 20 years with the hope since choosing to study medicine on the first day. and still performs duties in managing the organization to maintain quality confidence and join in driving industry development heart surgeon Make it even better
“My work principle is Focusing on the patient is important. Anything that has a positive impact on the patients we care for You must make that happen. For everyone who walks in the door to receive the best treatment possible. Moments of happiness happen every time. When the patient’s symptoms improve”
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