MADURAI: Senior and popular interventional cardiologist in Madurai Dr.A.Mathavan has given a healthy heart message today on the occasion of World Heart Day on 29th September 2020. He is the Director of Cardiac Sciences, Hanna Joseph Hospital and a pioneer with more than two decades in the field of interventional cardiology. He was earlier associated for a long time with the Apollo Hospitals Group and a founding director of cardiology department at Velammal Medical College here.
HIS 10 USEFUL TIPS TO HEART PATIENTS:
Do not ignore heart treatment during the present COVID-19 pandemic.
Have better awareness that there are advanced technologies available today for superior cardiac care.
Be alert if there is any change in your heart condition.
In case, you feel or notice any symptom of a heart attack, rush to a hospital immediately for proper diagnosis.
Due to fear of COVID infection and lockdown restrictions, do not delay stent procedure or any surgical treatment needed for your heart.
Medical technologies are ever advancing and there are great cardiologists and cardiac surgeons everywhere. Delay in treatment will be fatal.
There are less invasive procedures, less traumatic cardiac procedures available today. So, the early the better. Reducing the chances of re-occurence of cardiac events is possible now a days.
Treating artery blockages in the heart is easy these days due to progression in technology. Intra Vascular Ultra Sound (IVUS) is there for surgeons to see coronary artery from inside out. It gives a unique view to the surgeon. Cath labs have become advanced centres for heartcare.
In the last six months of Corona pandemic and resultant lockdown, many heart patients reached fatality stage and even lost their lives.
An important message to all heart patients is that if you have heart related conditions, do not avoid or wait till the Corona is over. Go to a cardiologist and go to a doctor in time.
(Dr.A.Mathavan is founder of Active Heart Foundation which is a non-profitable organization. He is a recipient of Inspiring Cardiologists of India recognition and working towards establishing a dedicated Advanced Cardiac Centre at Hannah Joseph Hospital here).
