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FAQ's

  • What is heart attack?
  • Heart attack is CHEST PAIN due to obstruction of blood flow to the heart.
  • How do you differentiate heart attacks &other chest pains?
  • It is difficult to assess, unless seen by a cardiologist, with serial ECG's & other tests.
  • Are all chest pains heart attacks?
  • No. There are other diseases that mimic heart attacks.
  • What are the RISK FACTORS of Heart Attacks?
  • The commonest risk factors are diabetes, high BP, high cholesterol levels, smoking, obesity and family history of Heart attacks.
  • What is a ‘SILENT ATTACK’?
  • It is a heart attack without any pain. It is usually seen to Diabetics.
  • Whether Females gets Heart attack….
  • Yes, females with strong family History and age above 60 years
  • (Post menopausal age) are more prone.
  • What are the TESTS to detect Heart attacks?
  • ECG is a simple test. Echocardiogram, Treadmill stress test and Coronary Angiogram are
  • the other tests to detect heart attacks.
  • Is ALCOHOL good for heart?
  • Difficult to comment in Indian patients, but minimal quality may be helpful.
  • How will you TREAT Heart Attacks?
  • There is NO FIRST AID. Rush immediately to a Cardiology centre.

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