Emergency Response: What to Do When Someone Is Having a Heart Attack
Dr. Parijat Deb Choudhury
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Jul 30, 2024
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Best Heart Specialist Hospital in Kolkata
Manipal Hospitals Mukundapur has the best Department of Cardiology as this department is one of the leading for cardiovascular treatment. Our team of expert cardiologists uses advanced technology intending to provide interventional, comprehensive, diagnostic as well as preventive services. We deliver specific treatment plans for an abundant amount of cardiac conditions, with our commitment to excellence. Modern treatment facilities are available at the Best Heart Specialist Hospital in Kolkata's Cardiology Department, which offers thorough care for cardiovascular disorders such as stroke, coronary artery disease, aortic disease and peripheral arterial disease. Advanced diagnostic equipment and a catheterisation laboratory for interventional procedures are among the state-of-the-art technologies available in the department. Working together, highly experienced cardiologists and medical specialists provide individualized treatment regimens that include medical supervision, preventive measures, and, if needed, invasive procedures. The division emphasizes patient education and lifestyle changes as part of its comprehensive approach to heart health. We ensure the best possible results and enhanced quality of life for patients by addressing a broad range of cardiac issues with a dedication to excellence. We as a team ensure the best standard of cardiac health care starting from routine checkups to intricate interventions, fostering well-being and heart health.
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Why Manipal?
Manipal Hospitals is a name synonymous with excellence, boasting a team of top-tier cardiac doctors dedicated to delivering unparalleled care for even the most severe and complex heart conditions. Our collaborative approach integrates the expertise of cardiology specialists, cardiac surgeons, and anaesthesiologists ensuring the best possible outcome for patients. Additionally, our patients benefit from the support of Nephrology, Pulmonology, and Neurology doctors when required, providing comprehensive care tailored to individual needs. We embrace cutting-edge innovations, including Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, to ensure faster recovery with minimal side effects. Our commitment to patient care has revolutionised the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, guiding our patients through every step of their disease with compassion.
Treatment & Procedures
Commonly known as bypass surgery, this is a procedure done to restore blood flow in a narrow or blocked artery. The procedure is an open heart surgery that requires a large incision to be made to access the chest cavity. The surgeon takes out a blood vessel from one part of your body and uses to divert blood flow away from the blocked coronary artery…
An X-ray imaging test is done to see if there are any restrictions in blood flow going to your heart. This is the most common test to help doctors diagnose heart conditions. During coronary angiography, a small catheter or tube is inserted through the skin into an artery in the groin or the Hand. Through a special x-ray viewing instrument, the catheter…
A Holter monitor is a small, wearable, ambulatory electrocardiography device that keeps track of heart rhythms and records all heartbeats.
An ECG or Electrocardiogram is a simple, non-invasive procedure that records heart rate and its rhythms. ECG is done to look or check for known heart conditions or how healthy the heart is before or after surgery.
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. It uses standard 2D, 3D and Doppler ultrasound to create images of the heart. The test does not involve any radiation.
TMT or Tread Mill Test or Stress Test or Exercise Test measures how well the heart works when it is beating fast and working hard. A stress test helps doctors see if the heart is getting enough blood during these times.
Coronary angioplasty is routinely done to open clogged heart arteries. It can improve symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath. Angioplasty is also often used during a heart attack to quickly open a blocked artery and reduce the amount of damage to your heart. It involves inserting and inflating a tiny balloon into the spot where your artery…
A cardiac device helps control irregular heartbeats to protect against heart rhythm disorders. One of the most commonly used cardiac devices is a pacemaker, which produces electrical stimuli to the heart to help it maintain rhythm. An Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) is used to assist the heart's ventricles to restore their capacity after…
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a minimally invasive procedure to open blocked coronary arteries allowing unobstructed blood flow to the heart. This procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and uses X-ray to help the cardiologist view the site of your blocked artery. An intravenous (IV) line will be inserted in your arm and you will…
This is a procedure that involves the opening of the chest cavity and creating a bypass system that allows blood to pump through your body without going through the heart. During open heart surgery, the heart is stopped for a period of time until surgical procedures or investigations can be completed. Once the surgical objective has been achieved,…
Manipal Hospitals’ Cardiac Unit boasts of futuristic diagnostic and testing machinery that combines advanced technology and high precision tools to present the most complex of cases with accuracy. Typical cardiac tests reveal the extent of the damage done to the coronary arteries, helping our cardiologists to plan the appropriate and most effective…
The treatment of heart disorders in children requires specialized equipment and knowledge.
An electrophysiology test reveals how electrical signals move through your heart. When these signals show normal movements, your heartbeat is regular. When these signals are abnormal, your heartbeat is irregular and this is called an arrhythmia. Radiofrequency ablation (RA) is the procedure to treat some types of arrhythmias. Together it takes about…
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
The aortic valve controls the blood flow from your heart to the rest of the organs. TAVI is a minimal invasive procedure to replace your damaged or diseased aortic valve with a new man-made one using a narrow tube called a catheter. This is inserted into a large blood vessel in your groin or chest.
Using specialized cardiac MRI's, a cardiologist evaluates hemodynamic changes in the body to identify congenital heart disease. Identifying congenital heart defects at an early stage is crucial to improving the life expectancy and quality of life of patients.
The mitral valve is a valve with two flaps in the heart that lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle. Sometimes, the valves don't open or close properly, disrupting the blood flow through your heart to your body and also causes blood to leak backward to the left atrium. The valve may also be narrowed. Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty is a procedure…
The heart’s two lower chambers are the ventricles and the right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs. It connects to the pulmonary artery, the main blood vessel leading to the lungs. Between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery is the pulmonary valve, one of the heart’s four valves. In a normal heart, the pulmonary valve opens fully when the…
For children suffering from narrowing or blockage in the aortic valve, the best treatment option is balloon dilation. The treatment is minimally invasive, reducing the discomfort and recovery time for the patient. A deflated balloon is attached to a thin tube known as a catheter which is navigated to the narrowed artery, where it is inflated, opening…
Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) Congenital heart disorders are the most common type of birth defect. These can range from simple ones with no symptoms to complex types which are severe and life-threatening such as a hole in the heart that causes blood from the left and right sides of the heart to mix, or even a narrowed valve that blocks blood…
VSD is a hole in the wall called septum, separating the two lower chambers of the heart. In a normal heart, only the left side pumps blood to the body, and the right side to the lungs. With an abnormal opening between the ventricles, a large amount of oxygen-rich (red) blood from the heart's left side is pushed through the hole into the right side.…
PDA is an unclosed hole in the aorta, the main artery that carries blood away from your heart. In a normal heart, its left side pumps blood only to the body while the right pumps blood to the lungs. If you have PDA, extra blood gets pumped from your body artery or aorta into the lung (pulmonary) arteries. If the PDA is large, the extra blood being…
This condition occurs when arteries and veins have abnormal connections between them. Pulmonary AVMs act as direct conduits between the pulmonary artery and the pulmonary vein, which reduces blood oxygen levels, and also allows clots and bacteria to bypass the normal filtration process of the lung capillaries. Pulmonary AVMs are prone to rupturing,…
The automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) is a tiny electronic device that is implanted in the chest to prevent sudden death from cardiac arrest caused due to fast heart rhythms called tachycardias. The surgery involves inserting insulated wires into the veins near your collarbone and moving them through X-ray images, to your heart.…
CRT is prescribed for patients with heart failure or arrhythmia (irregular heart beat). There are two types of CRT devices – one is the biventricular pacemaker and the other is the same device which includes a built-in implantable cardioverter defibrillator and is called a cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D).
Knowing your baby is growing normally and safely in your womb is one of the happiest phases for a mother-to-be. Routine tests for you and your baby can ensure all is going well. If your gynaecologist detects an abnormal heart beat or any other conditions in the foetus, she may recommend a foetal echocardiogram.
The Best Heart Specialist Hospital in Kolkata provides diagnosis and treatment for a wide spectrum of conditions with unparalleled expertise and knowledge, making it one of the best Cardiac care centres. In addition to consultation for cardiac ailments, we offer a comprehensive range of non-invasive investigational facilities and interventional procedures. Our services encompass treatment for complex heart surgeries like CABG, Open Heart Surgery, PCI, and Coronary Angiogram, addressing children's and adult patients' needs. With access to world-class imaging and cardiac catheterisation laboratories, patients entrusted to our care receive the highest standard of diagnostic and therapeutic intervention. We empower all cardiac patients to embrace a life free of cardiac concerns.
FAQ's
To assess your heart disease risk, our cardiologists employ several tactics. From taking your medical and family history to measuring your cholesterol levels and blood tests, your cardiologist can estimate your risk of developing the heart condition. With the results, our cardiologists will develop a treatment plan to reduce your risk and lead a healthy life.
A combination of genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors causes heart disease. While some heart conditions are strongly linked to genetics, others might not. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise can be modified to prevent disease, but genetic factors cannot be changed. If you have a significant genetic predisposition, we at Manipal Hospitals will help you manage the disease.
If you present the following symptoms, you must immediately consult cardiologists:
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Heart palpitation
- Sweating
- Swollen ankles
- Waking up with shortness of breath
At the first appointment, our cardiologists will review your medical history and perform physical exams. They will also check your cholesterol and blood pressure levels and identify other risk factors for heart disease.
Manipal Hospitals provides the latest diagnostic testing method to assess your heart condition and provide the best treatment. Some of the tests performed by us are:
- Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram
- Chest X-ray
- Cardiac MRI
- Exercise or Stress Tests
- Cardiac Catheterisation
Cardiologists utilise an extensive range of diagnostic and interventional techniques for heart disease treatment. Treatment can include medication, lifestyle modification, and, in some cases, surgery.
A heart attack is the death of heart muscle tissue caused by sudden blockage of the arteries. Affected individuals experience chest, arm, and neck pain. The condition is treated by reopening the blocked arteries to preserve heart muscle and function. Therefore, you must visit a doctor immediately if you develop chest pain or related symptoms.
Seeking timely care is crucial if you are experiencing a heart attack. Therefore, all patients at risk of heart attack must be wary of these symptoms:
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Pain in the left arm, shoulder, neck, or back
- Experiencing weakness or dizziness
- Sweating
- Difficulty breathing
- Rapid heartbeat
- Nausea and vomiting
If you or your loved one are experiencing any of the above symptoms, visit Manipal Hospitals in Mukundapur, Kolkata, immediately for timely care.
The heart is responsible for pumping blood to meet the requirements of the whole body. When the pumped blood pushes against the arterial walls, the force is measured as blood pressure. The tightening of small arteries (arterioles) causes the blood pressure to rise substantially. As a result, the heart must work harder to pump blood, and the pressure within the vessel further increases.
In most cases, high blood pressure can be managed with the necessary dietary and lifestyle modifications. Antihypertensive medications may be prescribed if conservative measures do not help within 3 to 6 months.
You can improve your heart health by consuming a heart-healthy diet, engaging in moderate exercise, and undergoing preventive evaluation for risk factors. For early detection of cardiac risks and prompt treatment, visit Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, Kolkata.
Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, typically accepts most major health insurance plans from personal to corporate insurance. To check coverage and claim discounts in case of personal insurance, kindly check your policy brochure to ascertain which ailments or surgeries are covered. While corporate insurance is tailor-made and the policy differs from corporate to corporate, it's better to contact your HR for the same.
To claim insurance, a patient or their kin must produce valid policy papers & E Mediclaim card before admission.
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Manipal Hospitals is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalised care and building long-term partnerships with its patients. Our Cardiology department and its patients are a testament to this. Contact us to know more about heart problems and book an appointment with one of our Cardiovascular specialists today.
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