Heart attacks can be deadly if you do not receive prompt treatment. The condition is caused when a section of your heart becomes blocked, which causes a blockage in blood flow and oxygen from reaching other parts of your body. Heart attack Deerfield Beach treatment options vary depending on the severity of your condition. If you have a mild heart attack, you may be able to return to your normal activities within 24 hours.
Your healthcare provider will likely recommend you go to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment if you have moderate or severe heart attack symptoms. Treatment options for this condition include:
Medications
If you have a heart attack, you will likely need to take medication as soon as possible. Your doctor will order an electrocardiogram (ECG) or an EKG. Both tests use electrodes attached to your skin to check for abnormalities in electrical activity in your heart. If there are any irregularities, your doctor may prescribe medication to help reduce symptoms or prevent future attacks.
Heart transplant
A heart transplant is a treatment option for those unable to receive other heart failure treatments, such as medications or lifestyle changes. It involves replacing the failing heart with a healthy donor heart. Your doctor will evaluate your condition and determine whether you are a heart transplant candidate. After completing the evaluation process, your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of this life-saving treatment option.
Coronary artery bypass grafting
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a surgical procedure that uses a vein from another part of the body to bypass blocked or narrowed arteries supplying the heart. Conventional CABG involves removing part of an aorta and attaching it to the coronary artery narrowed by atherosclerosis.
Angioplasty and stenting
This procedure uses a thin tube threaded through a blood vessel in the groin area to widen the narrowed artery supplying blood to your heart muscle. The process can help restore normal blood flow to your heart muscle, improving your chances of surviving a heart attack.
Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)
Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an FDA-approved treatment for heart failure. The procedure restores normal heart rhythm by resetting the electrical impulses in the heart muscle. It is ideal for treating patients with severe heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction (when the left side of the heart is damaged).
Transmyocardial revascularization (TMR)
Transmyocardial revascularization (TMR) restores blood flow to the heart muscle. It involves placing a catheter with a balloon at the tip of the heart through a small incision in the groin or chest. The physician then inflates the balloon, forcing the coronary arteries to open. After achieving this, your doctor will place a stent over the artery to maintain its diameter and prevent future blockages.
The best heart attack treatment option is one that works for you. The treatment choice may be based on factors such as your age, lifestyle, overall health, and the type of heart attack you have. Contact Life Imaging Fla and request an appointment with a doctor to learn more about heart attack and treatment options.
