A heart attack is otherwise called a myocardial infarction. It occurs when the artery supplying the heart gets blocked. The risk factors are aging, heredity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, physical inactivity, and obesity. The symptoms are chest pain, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, and feeling of discomfort in both shoulders. It is treated by taking Aspirin, Thrombolytics, anti-platelet agents, and other blood-thinning medications. Having lifestyle changes helps a lot. In severe cases, stents are placed and bypass surgery is done.
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My father developed sudden chest pain. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, My father, who is 61 years old, suddenly had chest pain, excessive sweating, and vomiting, yesterday at 6 AM. Currently, he is fine, but he is still having chest pain, so the doctor gave him oxygen today. As per his doctor, he had a heart attack, and the pain will go away after some re... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If he had a heart attack, then it is better to shift him to a higher center with facility for cardiac care like angiography is available. He will need further management like echocardiography, angiography, and stenting if significant blockages are there. Also, me... Read Full »
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