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 1,496 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. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
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.