Chest pain is one of the complaints that is often experienced or complained about in everyday life. This pain is caused by various things, from mild to severe.
Complaints of chest pain caused by blockages in the heart blood vessels (coronary blood vessels), which is then called coronary heart disease (CHD), is a disease that can be fatal (sudden death) if not recognized early or if not treated properly.
Chest pain caused by CHD has the characteristics of left chest pain such as being pressed by a heavy weight, accompanied by pain spreading to the neck, shoulders, back, and left arm. Complaints of chest pain can be accompanied by cold sweat, nausea, vomiting, or complaints such as palpitations and shortness of breath.
The Right Time for Consultation for Chest Pain Complaints
Cardiologist and Blood Vessel Specialist at Eka Hospital Cibubur Dr. Sandi Sinurat, Sp.JP explained that you should immediately consult a heart and blood vessel specialist if you have complaints of chest pain that occurs during activity or at rest. Especially when the pain is felt to be getting worse over time, and you have a history of risk factors for coronary heart disease such as high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol and smoking.
Causes of Chest Pain Due to Coronary Heart Disease
After assessing the characteristics of chest pain complaints and a history of CHD risk factors, several supporting examinations can be carried out if there is a suspicion that the patient has CHD. These checks include:
Electrocardiography (ECG) examination is used to analyze heart rhythms and abnormal electrical changes in the heart related to CHD. Treadmill test examination is generally used to screen and detect the presence of CHD. CT scan of coronary blood vessels can detect narrowing of coronary vessels. Coronary angiography examination (catheterization of coronary blood vessels) can detect narrowing of the coronary vessels well in patients with a high probability of having CHD
Get to know Coronary Angiography and its Benefits
Coronary angiography (coronary blood vessel catheterization) is a supporting examination procedure to detect blockages in the coronary blood vessels. This examination is carried out using contrast fluid given through a catheter inserted into a blood vessel in the patient’s arm or groin.
Doctors analyze and see blood flow in the coronary vessels by capturing images on an X-ray screen. Contrast fluid helps doctors analyze blood flow and detect the location of blockages in the coronary arteries. The patient is fully conscious during the coronary angiography procedure.
The procedure for installing a stent (heart ring) or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention can be carried out after a coronary angiography examination. Especially if there are indications of significant blockage of the coronary arteries and can disrupt heart function.
Coronary angiography is a relatively safe procedure to perform because it has a small risk of complications. This procedure is also carried out by experienced heart and blood vessel specialists.
After the procedure is completed and there are no complications, the patient can return to normal activities within a few days.
Eka Hospital is a hospital that provides superior services in the field of heart and blood vessel health services called MY Cardia. The coronary angiography procedure can be safely carried out at Eka Hospital, which is supported by specialist heart and blood vessel doctors who are experienced in their field.
MY Cardia can also perform procedures/actions on the heart and blood vessels, such as PCI or installation of a heart ring, installation of the world’s smallest heart pacemaker, and cryo-ablation which uses cold energy.
Start a Healthy Plan with a Medical Check Up
Coronary Heart Disease can be prevented by having regular medical check-ups. Carrying out a medical check-up can help to understand your health condition, so that all risks that can occur, such as blockages in the heart arteries (coronary), can be prevented early on.
An EKG examination, which is generally part of a medical check-up, can evaluate heart rhythms that you may not be able to detect yourself. By carrying out regular checks you can prevent heart disease from occurring early.
Medical check-ups can also help detect the potential for certain diseases by checking blood sugar, cholesterol, uric acid, kidney function and liver function. The results of this examination can guide doctors in determining prevention programs and lifestyle adjustments that can prevent disease in the future. Come on, medical check up!
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