What to Do in a Heart Attack ?

by Rahul Tyagi Team Leader

All the irregularities, conditions and diseases of the heart and related body parts are dealt under cardiology. It is that branch of medicine which diagnose and treats the conditions of the heart. It encompasses preventive care, screening tests, advanced diagnostic tests, invasive and non-invasive procedures, postoperative management etc. Right from taking care of the heart by keeping away from the risk factors to undergoing different procedures to stabilize the condition of heart, cardiology does everything. When there is need of surgery, then cardiac surgery comes into play. At Eternal hospitals, you will get the best heart doctors in India who are highly experienced in imparting the best techniques with high success rates.

One of the most deadly diseases that hit our heart is an attack. It is a medical condition in which the blood flow to the heart is blocked. Heart needs constant supply of blood to nourish it with oxygen but as in an attack, this blood flow is cut and the muscles begin to die. If not looked upon immediately, it can be fatal. There is need of identifying symptoms at once. Some of the common ones are as follows –

• Sudden pain in chest and arms that also radiates to neck, jaw and back.

• Pressure and tightness near and around the area of the heart.

• Shortness of breath as you will not be able to breathe properly.

• Cold sweat, fatigue and dizziness are some other symptoms.

This condition occurs in the body when one or more coronary arteries are blocked. One of the main reasons for this to happen is atherosclerosis. It is a disease in which plaque gets build up in the arteries including cholesterol. When one of the plaques ruptures they spill cholesterol and other substances into the bloodstream. It can also lead to formation of blood clot. If it is large in size, then there can be clot which blocks the flow of blood and cause complications.

Heart attack treatment in Jaipur includes medications as well as invasive procedures like surgery. Medications like thrombolytics, antiplatelet agents, beta blockers etc are administered. Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG) is an emergency procedure which is performed when someone has suffered a heart attack. As the name suggests, it bypasses the blocked arteries. It diverts the flow of blood around a section of the blocked artery. A healthy blood vessel may be taken from your leg, arm or chest. It differs from individual to individual.