Jakarta, goldensamoyed Indonesia
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Many young people think chest pain is only related to muscle or joint problems.In fact, this condition can also be an early sign of heart problems, even in the 20 to 30 year age group.
If not treated properly, chest pain has the potential to be life-threatening.Apart from disorders of the muscles and sternum (
musculoskeletal
), chest pain at a young age can be caused by various other factors such as digestive disorders, lung problems, heart rhythm abnormalities, or congenital heart disease.
The risk of this disorder increases in individuals who have smoking habits, obesity, high cholesterol or blood pressure, and a family history of heart disease.
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Cardiologist and Blood Vessel Specialist Interventional Cardiologist at Mayapada Hospital Tangerang, Dr.Pudjo Rahasto, explained that complaints of chest pain at a young age are often related to serious conditions.
“It is not uncommon for young patients to come in with complaints of chest pain, palpitations or shortness of breath. It turns out that evaluation results often show serious heart rhythm abnormalities or blood vessel disorders,” he said in a written statement, Friday (10/10).
Therefore, Mayapada Hospital provides a Chest Pain Unit (CPU) to help with early detection of the causes of chest pain.This service provides a comprehensive evaluation starting from checking vital signs, EKG, to doctor consultation.
If the initial examination results do not show signs of heart problems, services can be provided at no cost.Meanwhile, patients who are indicated to have heart problems will receive a quick referral to a specialist or subspecialist doctor for further treatment according to medical protocol.
For your information, the Chest Pain Unit is part of the superior Cardiovascular Center service which is integrated with the 24 hour Cardiac Emergency.When a patient comes with symptoms of chest pain, the medical team will carry out an initial examination to confirm the diagnosis.
If symptoms are found that suggest a heart attack, the cardiac emergency team is ready to take action
Primary PCI
with protocol
Door to Balloon
under 90 minutes.
Mayapada Hospital’s Cardiovascular Center has comprehensive heart care services with international standards.Services include prevention, early detection, diagnosis, cardiac intervention, cardiac surgery, and rehabilitation, supported by a team of experienced multidisciplinary doctors and the latest technology.
Apart from medical services, Mayapada Hospital also provides the MyCare application which makes it easier for users to order consultations or heart examinations.
This application is equipped with a Health Articles & Tips feature containing information about heart health and Personal Health which is connected to Health Access and Google Fit to monitor daily activity, heart rate and body mass index (BMI).
Users can also earn
reward points
which can be exchanged for discounts for various examinations in all Mayapada Hospital units.
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