According to the Health Ministry of India, there are 32,457 cases of heart attack were registered in 2022. Heart attack is one of the crucial emergencies and a second of delay can lead to death. However, Neotia Getwel Multispecialty Hospital is always here with 24*7 emergency services to serve the patients. Read this blog to learn everything about heart-related emergencies and how medical professionals respond to them.

1. What are the heart-related emergencies?

If a person suddenly feels chest pain and starts feeling unwell, it can be considered a heart-related emergency. However, whether it is a heart-related emergency or not that can be decided by a professional only.

Heart emergencies include:

• A heart attack
• A cardiac arrest
• An angina attack or unstable angina – this can be undiagnosed chest pain or a sudden worsening of existing angina

1.1. What to do in this kind of condition?

Without a second thought take the patient to a nearby hospital. You should also call an ambulance. If the patient is already a heart patient, do not forget to provide the regular medicine provided by their doctor.

1.2. What are the signs and symptoms of heart-related emergencies?

The symptoms are-

• Chest discomfort Pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain, burning or heaviness.
• Sweating.
• Upper body discomfort Neck, jaw, shoulder, arms, back.
• Nausea.
• Shortness of breath.
• Light-headedness.

2. What are the systematic approaches by the professionals to treat heart-related emergencies?

2.1. Chest pain & emergency: Chest pain is one of the common symptoms in heart emergency centres and it can be life-threatening. It is important to mention that chest pain is just a symptom of an underlying issue. For example, it can be a symptom of unstable angina, coronary spasm, Prinzemetal angina, cocaine-induced Pericarditis/Myocarditis etc. So, it is suggested that if a patient feels a minor chest pain even, he/she should visit an emergency or a heart specialist. So that, they can do a thorough heart test and can detect any unlysing health issues. In Neotia Getwel Multispecialty Hospital a patient will get non-invasive services such as ECG, ECHO Cardiography, Holter Monitoring & Treat Mill Test (TMT). In invasive procedures, there are facilities such as Coronary Angiography, Peripheral Angioplasty, Coronary angioplasty (Primary & Complex), peripheral angioplasty, permanent pacemaker implantation, Implantable Cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD implantation) & Device Closure (ASD, VSD, PDA). So that the issue can be detected at an early stage and can be cured.

In any heart emergency, a detailed examination is done and the detailed examination includes a general physical examination, abnormalities in vital signs and the presence of other signs which may be related to cardiac pathology or complication of ischemic heart disease or an underlying medical condition which is the reason to present as ischemic heart disease. These signs help in the diagnosis of underlying cardiac or other problems and in providing further medication as well.

2.2. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): When a patient is facing severe chest pain or any kind of heart-related emergency, it is important to provide basic support first to save their life. Basic Life Support, or BLS, generally refers to the type of care that first responders, healthcare providers and public safety professionals provide to anyone who is experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory distress or an obstructed airway. It requires knowledge and skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), using automated external defibrillators (AED) and relieving airway obstructions in patients of every age. According to the professionals, the chain of survival includes five interconnected links: (1) immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system, (2) early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), (3) rapid defibrillation, (4) effective advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and (5) integrated post-resuscitative care

2.3. Patient history: Although it is true that in any kind of emergency, the primary aim is to save the life of the patient. However, professionals also gather patient history during this procedure. The history includes the kind of medicines they consume daily, the diseases they have, and their lifestyle such as drinking habits, smoking habits, eating habits etc.

3. How to prevent heart disease & emergency?

To prevent heart disease, you have to follow some rules in life and the rules are-

a. Eat healthy: You have to cut down on junk and deep-fried foods if you really want to prevent heart issues. Apart from these two, you have to stop eating foods containing saturated fats such as

• Red meat
• Sausages and fatty cuts of meat
• Butter
• Ghee
• Cream
• Hard cheese
• Foods that contain coconut or palm oil
• You also have to have a check on your salt intake too

b. Be physically active: Physical activities keep your heart and blood circulatory system more efficient, lower your cholesterol level, and also keep your blood pressure at a healthy level. Exercising regularly reduces your risk of having a heart attack. The heart is a muscle and, like any other muscle, benefits from exercise. A strong heart can pump more blood around your body with less effort.

c. Have a check on other diseases: To prevent heart issues it is important to have control of other diseases such as diabetes, blood pressure etc. However, with a moderate lifestyle, you will be able to avoid this kind of disease as well.

d. Keep monitoring: Anyone can develop heart issues at any age. So, it is important to have regular checkups. Remember early detection is a key to early recovery. Connect with Neotia Getwel Multispecialty Hospital for the best medical assistance.

e. Quit smoking & alcohol: Always avoid binge drinking, as this increases the risk of a heart attack. On the other hand, if you smoke, giving up will reduce your risk of developing CHD. Smoking is a major risk factor for developing atherosclerosis (furring of the arteries). It also causes the majority of cases of coronary thrombosis in people under the age of 50.

The above-mentioned tips will help you to avoid having heart disease. However, if you have already developed a heart issue, then you have to follow the instructions of your doctor strictly and the above-mentioned guidelines are also applicable to you too.

Final words: We hope that the blog has helped you to have an idea about the emergency services given in case of a heart emergency. Follow the precautions and stay healthy.

Disclaimer

Though all attempts are made to provide correct information on the subject, inadvertent & typographical errors arising out of manual intervention cannot be ruled out. It is requested to bring any such discrepancies to the notice of the blogger for correction.