Woman shares cautionary tale after surviving sudden cardiac arrest—colleague's attentiveness saves her life, doctors warn minutes made the difference
A woman survived sudden cardiac arrest after her alert colleague recognized a distress signal and rushed her to the hospital, where doctors said minutes made the difference between life and death.
On May 19, 2026, a woman shared her survival story on TikTok (@oh..pasu) after surviving sudden cardiac arrest thanks to her colleague's attentiveness. She posted: "Sudden cardiac arrest—may the Buddha protect me. Thank you, colleagues, for caring."
She explained that she had been working hard with little rest and high stress, and after learning about stroke warning signs, she had arranged with her team to use a hand signal if she fell ill. That day, she experienced stomach upset, fatigue, and constant sweating, feeling dizzy as she headed to the bathroom. Before entering, she made the distress signal she had previously discussed with her colleague. Her colleague recognized the signal, followed her to the bathroom, and found her unable to stand, exhausted and nearly unconscious. They immediately decided to go to the hospital.
At the hospital, doctors explained she had suffered acute myocardial infarction—a blood clot blocked her coronary artery, preventing blood from reaching her heart. The doctor warned that arriving even minutes later could have been fatal.
She emphasized that elderly people and those with chronic conditions should practice emergency signals with those around them, as it can save lives. She stressed that her survival resulted from having discussed and practiced the signal with her colleague, who genuinely cared and acted on it in time to get her to the hospital.
