Paul Curtis, 71, became the first UK heart attack victim to receive a pioneering treatment that may reduce deaths by 62%. This chemotherapy-style drug program at St George's Hospital allows for quicker ramp-up of medication doses, enhancing patient care without increasing harmful side effects. The method aims to improve heart function for about 100 patients suffering from heart failure. Curtis has returned to a normal lifestyle after treatment, highlighting the method's potential in both saving lives and alleviating pressure on the NHS.
A retired builder made history as the UK's first heart attack victim to receive a pioneering and aggressive treatment that could cut deaths by nearly two-thirds.
Now, eligible patients at St George's will receive optimal doses of medicines, ramping up treatment more quickly for a better balance between effectiveness and safety.
This new approach could lead to a 62% reduction in deaths, improved quality of life, and reduced pressures on NHS services.
Curtis, now discharged after treatment, reports his life is back to normal, enjoying activities like going out for meals and gardening.
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