Warning Signs
Chest pressure, pain spreading to the arm or jaw, sweating, nausea, breathlessness, faintness, or unusual fatigue may indicate a heart attack. Symptoms can be subtle in diabetes, older age, and women.
- Persistent chest pressure
- Pain radiating to arm, back, neck, or jaw
- Sweating, nausea, faintness, or breathlessness
Emergency Response
Do not wait for symptoms to settle. Emergency ECG and cardiac enzyme tests are needed. Travel should never be planned until the patient is stable and cleared by a cardiologist.
- Seek emergency care immediately
- Carry previous heart records
- Follow cardiology clearance before flying
Treatment In India
Indian cardiac centres provide angioplasty, stenting, bypass surgery, valve care, ICU support, and rehabilitation. Forerunners coordinates the correct hospital after report review.
Forerunners Healthcare coordinates report review, hospital selection, treatment appointments, travel planning, and on-ground assistance for international patients.