Frequently Asked Questions

Heart bypass surgery lowers the risk of death and heart attack and is generally safe and effective. Today, majority of patients with coronary bypass surgery experience no significant side effects, and the chance of death is reduced to 1-2 percent.

Heart surgery has inherent risk of death. But death risk is more in those individuals who are very ill before cardiac surgery or when cardiac surgery is done in an emergency (for example, during a heart attack). The good news is that risks have dramatically decreased over the past few decades, and the chance of death during surgery has reduced to 1-2 percent.  

A surgeon with advanced education and training in operating on the heart and the major blood arteries surrounding it is known as a cardiac surgeon. A cardiac surgeon can specialise in certain cardiac operations. For instance, pediatric cardiac surgeons perform surgeries on children. 

 The causes of heart attacks are listed below. Cardiovascular atherosclerosis:  Family history of Coronary Artery diseases, BP, Diabetics, Cholesterol, Age, Smoking and other habits.

The symptoms that indicate heart problems are as follows. Chest discomfort Chest pain (tightness or pressure) Difficulty in breathing Cold sweat Fatigue Heartburn  Indigestion Lightheadedness Sudden dizziness Pain radiating to the back, neck, jaw, throat, or upper belly.

Medications can treat some heart conditions without surgical intervention, including heart attacks. Cholesterol medications are just another way to treat coronary artery disease. These drugs can lower bad cholesterol and lessen plaque formation in the arteries. Aspirn aspirin and clopidogrel used as blood thinners.  For instance, clot-busting medications aid in dissolving the blood clots during haert attack. Heparin, which is administered intravenously or intramuscularly, makes the blood less sticky and less likely to clot. Nitroglycerin helps to enhance blood flow to the heart by widening blood vessels.

Booking online consultation with a heart specialist is simple now.  All you have to do is visit the official page of the hospital or doctor's private clinic. Click on the link below to book an appointment with Aster Medcity. https://www.asterhospitals.in/doctors   This link takes you to a list of qualified and experienced doctors. Click on the book an appointment tab and follow the instructions, and you are done.

 The two standard treatment procedures for blocked arteries are: Angioplasty of the heart. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Medical Management.

 A heart attack occurs when one or more coronary arteries get blocked, reducing or stopping blood flow to the heart, and depriving a part of the heart muscle of oxygen. The treatment options vary based on the extent of obstruction (total or partial). Medications to treat a heart attack include aspirin, clot busters, thrombolytics or fibrinolytics), blood-thinning medications like Heparin, Nitroglycerin, morphine, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and statins. Surgeries and procedures to treat a heart attack include: Coronary angioplasty  Stenting Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG).