Understand Heart Attack From Our Cardiology

Dr. Mukul Kaushik

Head of Interventional Cardiology

Nahar Medical Center;

Seven Hills Hospital; Holy Spirit Hospital; Criticare Asia Multispecialty Hospitals; Guru Nanak Hospital

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Every Minute Counts: Recognize, Respond, Recover.

Heart attack is a condition wherein out of three arteries one or two arteries gets completely occluded leading to severe chest pain breathing difficulty.

Heart attacks are of two types major & minor.

Major heart attack occurs due to complete occlusion of a coronary artery.

Minor heart attack occurs due to partial occlusion of coronary artery.

Major heart attack is always life endangering & requires prompt treatment either primary angioplasty or thrombolytic therapy.

Minor heart attack requires medical stabilization followed by coronary intervention.

Early signs of heart attack are severe left sided chest pain with perspiration.

In diabetics chest pain does not occur.

In cases of heart attack it is advisable to take tab Ecosprin 150 mg clopidogrel 150 mg & Rosuvas 40 mg & immediately rush to the hospital.

Cardiac arrest is a condition where heart stops functioning completely & it is because of multiple reasons heart attack being one of them

On should undergo Cardiopulmonary resuscitation at that time

Conclusion:

Early recognition and timely care can save lives. Whether it’s knowing the warning signs, taking immediate steps with medication, or reaching the hospital without delay, every action matters. Advances in treatment today mean that even major heart attacks are survivable when addressed quickly. Stay informed, stay prepared, and remember—hope and help are always within reach.