Heart Attack
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A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is interrupted, which damages the tissue from lack of oxygen. It is a medical emergency.
Warning signs:
- Chest pain or pressure, which may radiate to the arm, neck, or jaw
- Shortness of breath
- Cold sweating, nausea, or dizziness
When to seek help? If a heart attack is suspected, the right thing to do is to request emergency care immediately, since time is decisive.
Which specialist treats it? In the acute moment, emergency care is involved, and the cardiologist, along with the cardiovascular surgeon when appropriate, provides the subsequent follow-up. Recognizing the signs and acting quickly in the face of a heart attack saves lives.
Data on 1,558 doctors who treat heart attack
Which specialist treats heart attack?
A heart attack is mainly treated by a cardiologist, a specialist in heart conditions, with support from a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon when surgery is needed. If you have chest pain, shortness of breath, or pain radiating to the arm, seek emergency care and follow up with a cardiologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in heart attack
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Frequently asked questions
What is heart attack?
A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is interrupted, which damages the tissue from lack of oxygen. It is a medical emergency.
Which doctor treats heart attack?
A heart attack is mainly treated by a cardiologist, a specialist in heart conditions, with support from a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon when surgery is needed. If you have chest pain, shortness of breath, or pain radiating to the arm, seek emergency care and follow up with a cardiologist.