Heart Attack- Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Dr. Ashish Dolas

A heart attack happens when the circulation of blood to the heart is get blocked. The blockage is usually a buildup of fat, cholesterol, or other  

substances, that form the plaque in arteries which use to feed the heart 

also known as coronary arteries. The plaque can rupture and create a lump that blocks the blood flow. This interrupted blood flow can destroy or damage the heart muscles. 

A heart attack can be deadly, but because of the latest advancements in heart treatment and operations. The possibilities of successful results have improved dramatically over the years.

Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack

There are no same symptoms of a heart attack for all. Some patients may have severe pain whereas other patients may have mild pain. Sometimes patients have no symptoms. but for others, the first sign, or we can say the common beginning sign is sudden cardiac arrest.

Here are some common signs and symptoms of heart attack that mostly seem in patients. 

• Tightness, pain, pressure in the chest 
• Heartburn, indigestion, and nausea
• Breath Shortness 
• Fatigue
• Cold sweat
• Sudden dizziness

If you observe any of these signs & symptoms, then consult your Cardiac Surgeon in Pune as early as possible. 

Causes of Heart Attack

A heart attack mainly occurs when one or more coronary arteries get blocked. Which buildup fatty deposits such as cholesterol and plaques, which can cap the arteries. This is the most common cause of heart attack. 

Some other cause of heart attack is a spasm of the coronary artery which locks the down blood flow to the heart muscle. Usually, illicit drugs and tobacco such as cocaine can cause a life-threatening spasm.

Some of the common risk factors of a heart attack include- 

• Age (older than 45 men & older than 55 women are more likely to get a heart attack)
• Consumption of tobacco. 
• Stress
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Metabolic syndrome
• Family history of heart attack 
• High blood cholesterol 
• Absence of physical activity
• History of preeclampsia
• Use of the illicit drug

Treatment for Heart attack

After the heart attack, the heart tissue gets dies or deteriorates. That why restoring the blood flow as early as possible help to prevent heart damage.

Some medications to treat heart attack mostly include- 

• Thrombolytics
• Aspirin
• Antiplatelet agents
• Pain relievers
• Beta-blockers
• Nitroglycerin
• Statins
• ACE inhibitors
• Some other blood-thinning medications

Some surgical procedures for heart attack mainly include- 

• Coronary artery bypass surgery
• Coronary angioplasty and stenting

About Dr. Ashish Dolas

Dr. Ashish Dolas is one of the best Cardiac Surgeon in Pune with over 15+ years of experience. He is amongst the finest Vascular and Cardiac surgeon in Pune. Dr. Dolas has his Heart care clinic in Pune with all advanced and modern equipment. 

Consult Dr. Ashish Dolas to get comprehensive treatment options for all heart-related issues.