Menu
Cardiology Condition
Santeheal Benefits
- Trusted Doctors and Top Hospitals
- Consultations with expert surgeons
- Extensive assistance throughout your treatment
A pacemaker is a small medical device implanted under the skin of the chest to help control abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It sends electrical impulses to the heart to ensure it beats at a normal rate and rhythm. Pacemaker implantation is a common and safe procedure that greatly improves quality of life for people with slow or irregular heartbeats.
When is it needed?
Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Heart block (signal interruption between heart chambers)
Certain arrhythmias causing dizziness, fatigue, or fainting
Heart rhythm problems after a heart attack or surgery
Procedure:
The device is placed under local anesthesia through a small incision in the chest. Thin wires (leads) connect the pacemaker to the heart. The procedure usually takes 1–2 hours.
Recovery & Benefits:
Patients typically go home the same or next day. Most resume normal activities within a week. A pacemaker improves energy levels, prevents fainting spells, and helps patients live a more active life with fewer heart-related symptoms.
A heart attack occurs when the blood flow to part of the heart is blocked, usually by a blood clot or plaque buildup in the coronary arteries. Without oxygen-rich blood, the heart muscle begins to get damaged. A heart attack is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.
Symptoms:
Chest pain or pressure that may spread to the arm, neck, jaw, or back
Shortness of breath
Sweating, nausea, or vomiting
Dizziness or fainting
Unusual fatigue (especially in women)
Causes & Risk Factors:
Coronary artery disease (narrowed arteries from cholesterol deposits)
High blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, stress, or family history
Treatment:
Emergency treatment includes medications to dissolve clots, angioplasty (opening blocked arteries with a balloon and stent), or bypass surgery. Lifestyle changes and long-term medicines help prevent future attacks.
Recovery:
With timely care, many patients return to normal activities. Cardiac rehabilitation, healthy diet, exercise, and stress management are vital for recovery.
Coronary angiography is a diagnostic test that helps doctors see if the coronary arteries (the blood vessels supplying the heart) are blocked or narrowed. It is often recommended for patients with chest pain, suspected heart disease, or after a heart attack to decide the best treatment.
Procedure:
The test is done in a hospital under local anesthesia. A thin tube (catheter) is inserted into an artery in the wrist or groin and guided to the heart. A special dye is injected, and X-ray images are taken to show blood flow in the coronary arteries. The procedure usually takes 30–60 minutes.
Benefits:
Detects blockages in heart arteries
Helps plan treatment like angioplasty or bypass surgery
Quick, safe, and highly accurate
Recovery:
Most patients go home the same day or next day. Some may feel mild soreness at the catheter site. Rest, avoiding heavy lifting, and following medical advice ensure smooth recovery.
- Get free consultation for 50+ conditions across India
- Online and offline consultations with expert surgeons
- Extensive assistance throughout your treatment
Expert Doctors
Accredited Hospitals
Get FREE Second Opinion for Surgery.
Get a free consultation from our top surgeons having experience of 15+ years who can give you more clarity on your surgery options.
Frequently Asked Question
Can I eat or drink after the coronary angiography?
After the procedure, patients are usually kept under observation for a few hours. Once they have fully recovered from the sedatives and the medical team ensures no complications, they can usually eat and drink as usual.