Heart Attack
A heart attack generally occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. A person suffering from a heart attack may feel intense chest pains. Other symptoms include pain or discomfort in the arms, neck, back, stomach, or jaw and sudden shortness of breath. Smoking and obesity are major contributing factors to heart-attacks. Treatments range from lifestyle changes, medication, and stents to bypass surgery.
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, more people die (around 17.9 million every year) from…
Coronary angioplasty also called stenting is the process to open or widen a blocked or narrowed coronary (heart) artery that occurs due to heart disease. This blockage happens…
Doctor's Speak
Dr. Rahul Gupta, Chief Interventional Cardiologist at Apollo Hospital, Mumbai, discusses the symptoms of a heart attack, the difference between acid burn and heart pain and the immediate steps to take in case of a heart attack.
Dr. Rahul Gupta, Chief Interventional Cardiologist at Apollo Hospital, Mumbai, talks about the different kinds of heart attacks, the available treatment options, and their success rates. He also sheds some light on how to live a healthy life to avoid any of these circumstances.
Patient's Story
Watch the success story of Mr. Vishal, how he overcame cardic arrest with a successful Stent Implantation and lives his life much healthier.
Dinesh Mehta abides by the mantra “Health is wealth” and has an unparalleled zest for life post his angioplasty.