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Return to Work following Myocardial Infarction: A Welder’s Case Report

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Leli Hesti Indriyati1, 2, *, Masamitsu Eitoku1, Astrid Widajati Sulistomo2
1Department of Environmental Medicine, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kochi, Japan
2Department of Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. HAMKA, Jakarta, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: b21d6b17s@kochi-u.ac.jp
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Leli Hesti Indriyati
Available Online 26 June 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-774-8_12How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Return to work; Myocard infarct; Welders
Abstract

The return to work assessment is crucial for the employee following a cardiac event. The process of returning to work is intricate and multifaceted, influenced by numerous factors. In this case, six months post-event, the management sought to reinstate the employee to his previous position. Objective: This study aims to conduct the risk assessment to determine the feasibility of resuming employment by analyzing multiple aspects. A comprehensive medical evaluation and understanding of the workplace are crucial to prevent recurrence or exacerbation upon reentry to work. Methods: This is a case report of a 48-year-old male from the year 2020. He is employed as a welder at a stainless-steel processing plant and experienced chest pain, palpitations and weakness during his work. The patient was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (MI). Subsequent to this diagnosis, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) was conducted. Result: Based on anamnesis, the employee has not reported any problems in the last three months. Risk evaluations that involve a physical examination, tolerance, disability status, potential hazards to himself, coworkers, and the workplace provide positive outcomes. Conclusion: A six-month post-PCTA return to work has been approved for the worker based on his health state. This status will be reviewed in three months to evaluate work efficacy and any job-related complaints.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2nd World Conference on Health and Social Sciences (WCHSS 2024)
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Advances in Health Sciences Research
Publication Date
26 June 2025
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978-94-6463-774-8
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2468-5739
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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