一名59岁的澳大利亚记者在CT扫描发现危险的“Widowmaker”动脉阻塞后, 几乎避免了心脏病发作。 A 59-year-old Australian journalist narrowly avoided a heart attack after a CT scan revealed a dangerous "Widowmaker" artery blockage.

一名59岁的澳大利亚记者被诊断为左侧前部下下动脉严重阻塞, 被称为「Widowmaker」, A 59-year-old Australian journalist was diagnosed with a severe blockage in the left anterior descending artery, known as the "Widowmaker," after months of unexplained symptoms initially attributed to a prior ankle injury. 他的医生的紧急转诊导致一个显露威胁生命状况的CT血管造影,促使立即进行医疗干预,并取消了计划的旅行。 His doctor's urgent referral led to a CT angiogram that revealed the life-threatening condition, prompting immediate medical intervention and cancellation of a planned trip. 该案突出说明了无视长期存在的健康问题的风险,即使没有明显的风险因素,并强调了及时进行医学评估对早期发现和治疗的重要性。 The case highlights the risks of ignoring persistent health issues, even without obvious risk factors, and underscores the importance of timely medical evaluation for early detection and treatment.