Pittokopitis air-lifted after minor heart attack

A CHEST pain turned into a minor cardiac episode for Diko Paphos deputy, Nikos Pittokopitis yesterday, who had to be flown from Paphos to Nicosia General Hospital by helicopter.

Whilst entertaining a friend at his Droushia family home, the 57-year-old Deputy experienced chest pain at about 12pm and was driven to Polis Chrysochous hospital. From there he was taken to Paphos General Hospital where it was established that he had suffered a minor cardiac episode.

Despite his stable condition, doctors deemed it necessary to transfer him to Nicosia General Hospital for treatment.

At approximately 4pm, he was flown by helicopter to Nicosia and angiograms run at the General Hospital were positive.

Cardiologist Dr. Costas Zambartas said treatment could involve either surgery or a course of drugs.

“We shall certainly encourage him to stop smoking,” said Zambartas.

Pittokopitis’ condition improved steadily upon admission to the General Hospital and he was able to receive well-wishers. He shall continue to remain under medical supervision whilst further tests are run.

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