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Romania.[8] The Romanian physicians declared him unfit for sea duties and
recommended his repatriation. As a result, he was repatriated four days later and was
immediately endorsed to respondent agency's appointed physicians at the Marine
Medical Services of the Metropolitan Medical Center (MMC) in Sta. Cruz, Manila for a
thorough medical examination.[9]
The results of the medical report read:
Laboratory examination showed decreased hemoglobin, hematocrit, white
blood cell (complete blood count), normal fasting blood sugar, HBA1C, blood
urea nitrogen, creatinine, triglyceride, HDL, thyroid function test, VLDL,
SGPT, sodium, potassium, urinalysis, elevated uric acid, cholesterol, LDL and
creatine kinase.
He underwent chest x-ray, 12 Lead ECG, 2D Echo Study, Carotid Duplex
Scan, Treadmill Stress Test and 24-Hour Hotter Monitoring for further
evaluation.
He will undergo Cranial MRA with MRI on December 24, 2012.
He was given medications for his condition (Bezam, Clopidogrel and
Cholestad).
The etiology/cause of hypertension is not work-related. It is multifactorial in
origin, which includes generic predisposition, poor lifestyle, high salt intake,
smoking, Diabetes Mellitus, age and increased sympathetic activity.
Transient Ischemic Attack is due to disturbance of brain function secondary
to microvascular occlusions causing temporary deficiency in the brain's blood
supply. Symptoms are similar to stroke but are temporary and reversible.
Risk factors include age, Hypertension, Carotid Artery Disease, smoking,
Diabetes Mellitus, obesity, alcohol, all of which are not work-related.
Patient is presently unfit for duty for approximately four (4) months.
He is to come back on January 10, 2013 for re-evaluation.
Impression-Hypertension
To Consider Transient Ischemic Attack[10]
Despite the notation that the latter's condition was not work-relate the respondents
shouldered the expenses for the petitioner's medical evaluation. They did not hear any
response from the petitioner for almost a year, which, for the respondents, signaled
acceptance of the medical assessment.[11]
However, on November 11, 2013, the respondents received a Notice of Conference
from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) requiring them to
appear in a conciliation conference pursuant to the Request for Assistance filed by the
petitioner.[12] During the hearing, the petitioner expressed his desire to be hired again
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