Amritsar: Senior cardiology specialist at EMC Hospital, Amritsar, Dr. Manpreet Kaur, today shared crucial insights on the growing incidence of heart diseases, particularly heart blockages and the need for bypass surgery. She highlighted that lifestyle changes, unhealthy diets, smoking, stress, and lack of physical activity are major factors behind the sharp rise in cardiac patients.
Dr. Kaur explained that blockage in the coronary arteries is a serious condition where the blood flow to the heart is restricted, leading to insufficient oxygen supply. This condition often progresses silently and comes to light only when symptoms such as chest pain, breathlessness, extreme fatigue, or even a sudden heart attack occur.
She cautioned that many patients mistake the symptoms of heart blockage for minor issues like acidity, weakness, or tiredness, but ignoring them can prove fatal. Not every case requires bypass surgery, she clarified. In many situations, medication and angioplasty are effective treatments. However, when multiple arteries are blocked, when the blockage percentage is high, or when a patient experiences recurring severe chest pain, bypass surgery becomes the safest and most effective option. The procedure creates a new pathway for blood and oxygen to flow freely to the heart, safeguarding the patient’s life.
“Earlier, patients feared bypass surgery, but with modern technology and experienced specialists, the procedure has become much safer and more successful,” said Dr. Kaur. She added that patients recover faster post-surgery and enjoy an improved quality of life. Timely intervention not only saves lives but also restores confidence and ensures a healthier future.
EMC Hospital, Amritsar, is committed to delivering world-class cardiac care with its advanced cath lab, state-of-the-art monitoring systems, experienced cardiologists, and a dedicated medical team available round the clock. The hospital continues to serve patients from Punjab and surrounding regions, ensuring families do not live in fear of losing their loved ones to heart disease.
Dr. Kaur urged the public to take symptoms seriously: “If anyone experiences chest pain, heaviness, persistent fatigue, dizziness, or sudden sweating, they should immediately consult a heart specialist. Ignoring these warning signs is the biggest mistake one can make.”
Concluding her message, Dr. Manpreet Kaur emphasized: “Every heartbeat is precious. Take care of your heart, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and never ignore the symptoms. The right treatment at the right time can save your life.”
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