A heart attack occurs when one of the coronary arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart gets blocked. This blockage is, more often than not, caused by a blood clot. This blood clot typically forms inside a coronary artery that has experienced atherosclerosis, which causes plaque to build up on the inside walls of blood vessels. When the plaque is ruptured, it causes clot formation and sudden worsening of the symptoms.
Given the fact that a heart attack can potentially be fatal, it is important for individuals to act immediately and seek emergency medical attention if they think they are experiencing any of the common symptoms of a heart attack.
Identifying the symptoms of a heart attack at an early stage can help doctors to ascertain the appropriate treatment response. These symptoms include:
The first step to getting the appropriate treatment for a heart attack is to call for emergency help. If access to emergency medical services is limited, it is advisable for individuals to seek the help of a neighbour, family member or friend to drive them to the nearest hospital instead.
If you have had a history of heart attack, your doctor may prescribe a daily low dose of aspirin to help prevent another episode of heart attack. An aspirin reduces further expansion of the blood clot in coronary vessel and reduces the amount of damage being done to the heart.
Get screened at Pantai Hospital Heart Centre. Our Heart Centre is fitted with the technology and medical equipment required to perform various non-invasive investigations, which include:
At Pantai Hospital, we are committed towards the provision of holistic care, which encompasses prevention, early detection and treatment of cardiovascular problems like a heart attack. Our hospitals are also accredited by the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) for service quality excellence, thus solidifying our position as one of the most renowned facilities for cardiology treatment.
As a treatment facility that offers top-of-the-line cardiac care, our facility is led by highly experienced cardiologists who are capable of treating heart attacks using a number of different treatment modalities such as:
If you suspect that you may be at risk of a heart attack, do not hesitate to contact our Heart Centre at Pantai Hospital to schedule an appointment today.
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