Heart Attack
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A heart attack is an emergency that occurs when blood flow to part of the heart is interrupted, so recognizing its signs and acting immediately is essential.
Warning signs: pain or pressure in the chest that may spread to the arm, neck, or jaw, sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, or dizziness. With these signs, emergency care should be sought without delay.
What is it? It is injury to the heart muscle caused by a lack of blood supply, generally due to blockage of an artery that nourishes the heart.
Which specialist treats it? In the acute phase, emergency services intervene, and follow-up falls to the cardiologist, with support from the internist. Keeping up with check-ups with a professional helps monitor cardiovascular risk factors.
Data on 1,008 doctors who treat heart attack
Which specialist treats heart attack?
A heart attack is an emergency that should be treated by a cardiologist; a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon may perform surgery if needed, and an advanced heart failure specialist can provide long-term follow-up. Seek emergency medical care right away if you have chest pain, sweating, or shortness of breath.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in heart attack
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Frequently asked questions
What is heart attack?
A heart attack is an emergency that occurs when blood flow to part of the heart is interrupted, so recognizing its signs and acting immediately is essential.
Which doctor treats heart attack?
A heart attack is an emergency that should be treated by a cardiologist; a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon may perform surgery if needed, and an advanced heart failure specialist can provide long-term follow-up. Seek emergency medical care right away if you have chest pain, sweating, or shortness of breath.