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A heart attack, also known as Acute Myocardial Infarction or Acute Coronary Syndrome, occurs in a patient with Coronary Artery Disease.
Heart attacks happen when the surface of a cholesterol plaque in a coronary artery suddenly tears or ruptures. This leads to the formation of a blood clot, which can lead to a critical blockage of the artery. Next, the blood supply to that particular portion of the heart is affected, leading to damage of the heart muscle.
If not treated in time, one in two people can die within one hour of a heart attack.
To identify if someone is having a heart attack, keep a lookout for any of the symptoms below.
Some less common symptoms are:
These symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease are more common in the elderly, females, and diabetic patients.
Common tests used to diagnose heart attack include:
Every single second is important when it comes to heart attacks. Call 995 for the emergency ambulance or seek help immediately at the nearest Emergency Department if you suspect you have or someone is having a heart attack.
The main treatment available include:
Coronary Angioplasty
This should be performed early, and in certain situations, emergently, as it can be life-saving. Also known as Percutaneous Coronary Intervention or Stenting, this is a minimally invasive procedure that usually involves the ballooning of the artery to first open up the blocked artery, followed by the implantation of a Stent to act as a “scaffolding” to keep the artery open.
Medical treatment
Medical treatment is necessary even if one undergoes coronary angioplasty or bypass surgery.
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgery
If multiple arteries are blocked, especially in diabetic patients or if heart function is impaired, open heart bypass surgery may be recommended as the preferred treatment for Heart Attack.
A full body check up can help identify if you are at risk for heart attacks. Simply call us to make an enquiry or schedule a screening appointment.
Your health is important to us. Please feel free to contact us or send us an email if you have any questions or concerns regarding your heart health.
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