Chest Pain Helpline description

Cardiovascular Diseases(CVD) are the number one cause of death globally. More people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause. An estimated 17.9 million people died from CVDs in 2016, representing 31% of all global deaths. Of these deaths, 85% are due to heart attack and stroke. Heart Attack is caused due to an obstruction to the Blood supply of heart in coronary arteries. Once there is a block in Coronary Artery, heart muscle injury starts after 20 minutes. And necrosis of myocardium completed in 3 to 4 hours depending of severity and anatomy. Once necrosis sets in , it may lead to death or heart failure reducing life expectancy. More than 90% of people in India don't have access to a Cardiac Center and many of them cannot reach to a Hospital with in 4 hours of onset of chest pain. It is the reason for higher number of death resulting out of heart attack or heart failure in survivors.
Chest pain helpline will try to to bridge these gaps. People having chest pain suspecting a heart attack can call to chest pain help line. 8100-55-99-11.
Our executives will assist you
In confirming diagnosis.
Suggest you to the nearest Cardiac Center.
Suggest how to start earliest medication before reaching the hospital.
Also our executives assist you regarding preventive measures for future heart attacks.
Our panel of Cardiologist will directly guide you for best treatments options available at you locality.