Ischemic Heart Disease treatment in Cuauhtémoc

The cardiologist is the specialist who studies and follows up on ischemic heart disease, a condition in which blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced, generally due to narrowing of the arteries that supply it.

Common symptoms: it may present with discomfort, pressure, or pain in the chest, a feeling of shortness of breath, fatigue with exertion, or discomfort that spreads toward the arm, neck, or jaw.

Associated factors: it is usually related to the progressive hardening of the arteries and to habits and conditions that affect cardiovascular health.

When should you see a doctor? severe or sudden chest pain requires immediate emergency care. For long-term care, the best course is for the cardiologist, with support from the angiologist or the cardiovascular surgeon when appropriate, to evaluate your case in a personalized way.