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Frequently Asked Questions
The three most common signs associated with a heart attack would be chest pain or chest discomfort, shortness of breath, weakness or fatigue. The individual may also experience pain and discomfort in the neck & jaw region, one or both arms and shoulders, and overall discomfort in the upper part of the body.
Yes, chronic stress does elevate the risk of heart attacks. Stress causes an increase in your blood pressure which in turn increases the risk of a heart attack.
Consistent discomfort or pain in the chest region, persistent fatigue, breathlessness, pain or numbness in the limbs are some of the common symptoms that indicate the possibility of a heart problem.
An angioplasty is performed to clear blockages of the coronary arteries. This is an interventional procedure wherein a cardiologist uses a short-wire mesh tube inserted into the coronary artery using a catheter to first clear existing blockages and then prevent collapsing/blocking of the artery using a stent.
An angiography is a procedure that helps cardiologists view the flow of blood in the cardiac arteries. This is done with the help of a special dye injected into the blood which then shows up on x-rays helping cardiologists identify the possible blockages in the cardiac arteries.
Angiography helps the cardiologist ascertain blockages of the cardiac arteries. A different procedure known as angioplasty is performed to remove the blockages. In many cases, angioplasty or stenting is performed at the same time as an angiogram.
Patients with irregular heartbeat – either too slow or too fast – will require a pacemaker to regulate the heart rhythm. Common signs associated with irregular heart rhythm include – persistent fatigue, fainting, inability to carry out physically exhaustive tasks, frequent heart palpitations amongst others.
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