CHARITY HEART TREATMENT SCCF-TMUH
Dear Tan Sri,
APPLICANT: LEONEL LEJEWIN
The patient arrived Taipei safely on 25th May 2015, accompanied by his father, Mr. Lejewin Masalun.
On 25th May, upon admission to TMUH, blood test was done, monitoring of blood pressure and medicines dosage.
On 26th May, patient undergone pulmonary test, echo scanning and angiogram. Pulmonary test findings, patient’s heart does not function well especially pumping blood. Angiogram showed no signs of clogging.
TMUH proposed that patient be implanted with Implantable Cardiovascular Defibrillator (ICD) and continues with medications to prevent heart failure. The proposed ICD will last for 8-10 years and would cost about NTD750,000.
The ICD was implanted this afternoon successfully by Dr. Chiang Shuo-Ju. Patient was advised not to uplift left hand above shoulder for one week and no lifting of anything heavier than 5kg for 3 months.
As of now, patient is still on confirmed returned flight to Kota Kinabalu on 3rd June 2015.
Report submitted for information and records.
Thank You
Best Regards,
JESSIE T. YONG
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