Chennai Chest Pain Number

Immediate Help for Chest Pain Emergencies

Expert team, Level 1 Trauma Centre, immediate response.

When every second counts, MGM Healthcare provides immediate, life-saving care for cardiac emergencies. Our expert team is dedicated to offering the fastest and most effective treatment to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. We offer a Level 1 Trauma Centre in the heart of Chennai, ensuring 24/7 access to senior consultants and super-specialists. We understand the importance of building trust during critical moments and are dedicated to upholding essential principles in emergency care.

For immediate assistance, call MGM Healthcare’s Chennai Chest Pain Number at 4200 4200. Our round-the-clock helpline is available 24/7 to address chest pain and heart-related emergencies.

Understanding Chest Pain

A chest pain is an emergency condition that impairs the heart’s ability to function correctly and needs urgent medical intervention. Common causes include heart attacks, arrhythmias, and severe chest pain. Recognizing these emergencies and responding promptly can save lives.

Recognizing Symptoms:

It’s crucial to recognize the signs of a chest pain/ cardiac emergency.

Severe chest pain or discomfort

Shortness of breath

Lightheadedness or fainting

Rapid or irregular heartbeat

Nausea or vomiting

Why Immediate Response to Chest Pain is Crucial

If you suspect someone is experiencing a cardiac emergency

Our infographic provides a step-by-step guide to performing CPR:

Call emergency services immediately.

Perform CPR if the person is unresponsive and not breathing.

Keep the person calm and comfortable until help arrives.

When to Seek Professional Help

Do not wait to see if symptoms improve.

Call for professional help if you notice

Persistent chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Fainting or loss of consciousness
Rapid or irregular heartbeat

Our Specialized Cardiac Services At MGM Healthcare, we offer comprehensive cardiac emergency services. Our team of senior cardiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, emergency specialists and ambulance service network, along with partner clinics across the city, are ready to provide the best care.

We are committed to relieving Chennai of chest pain, one call at a time.

Introducing Chennai's Chest Pain Number

Our Salient features

Emergency phone calls answered within 5 seconds
Senior Cardiologists are available 24/7
Specialized emergency response team is available round the clock
Comprehensive Level 1 Coronary Care Unit and CT ICU
Monoplane catheterization laboratory for cardiological interventions

State of the art cardiac operation theatre with latest ECMO and IABP machines
State-of-the-art 128 slice CT machine to perform image-guided PCIs.
State-of-the-art Radiology and Imaging Services with 3 Tesla MRI CT
Bi-planar Cath labs for complex Neuro and Cardiac interventions.

Major Risk factors

Smoking
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Diabetes
Inactive lifestyle
Stress

Common Signs and Symptoms

Shortness of breath
Chest discomfort or pain (may extend to arms, neck, jaw, or between shoulder blades)
Indigestion, heartburn, or gas-like pain
Fatigue (may be unexplained or accompanied by sleep disturbances)
Nausea
Sweating
Dizziness

Gastrointestinal related Chest Pain

Acid reflux, heartburn especially after eating
Swallowing problems related to disorders of the esophagus
Inflammation of the gallbladder or pancreas

Lung-related causes of Chest Pain

Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Sudden, sharp pain, shortness of breath, coughing up blood.
Pneumonia
Pain with coughing or breathing, fever, shortness of breath.
Pleuritis (Pleurisy)
Sharp pain worsened by breathing, coughing, or sneezing.
Pneumothorax (Collapsed Lung)
Sudden, sharp pain, shortness of breath.
Pulmonary Hypertension
Chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness.

Lung Cancer
Persistent pain, cough with blood, shortness of breath.
Asthma
Chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Persistent discomfort, chronic cough with mucus.
Tuberculosis (TB)
Chest pain, persistent cough with blood, fever.

Pulmonary Edema
Severe shortness of breath, wheezing, frothy sputum.
Bronchitis
Chest discomfort, persistent cough, mucus production.
Interstitial Lung Disease
Chronic dry cough, chest discomfort.
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Chronic dry cough, chest discomfort, weight loss.

Diagnostic Tests

An ECG or EKG, which records your heart’s electrical activity
A chest X-ray, which used to examine your heart, lungs and blood vessels
An echocardiogram, which uses sound waves to record images of your heart
MRI used to evaluate anatomy and function of the heart chambers
An angiogram is used to assess blockages in specific arteries.

Treatment

Medications can be used to treat many different types of chest pain.

NSAIDs: To reduce inflammation and ease pain.
Beta-blockers: To relieve chest pain and lower blood pressure
ACE-inhibitors: To lower blood pressure
Nitroglycerin: Aids in relaxation and widen blood vessels
Blood Thinners: Reduces the formation of blood clots.
Statins: To lower blood cholesterol levels

Services Offered for Chest Pain at MGM Healthcare

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
It is a non-surgical procedure used to treat blockages in a coronary artery.
Heart Bypass Surgery
Grafting a healthy artery into your heart tissue in order to bypass a blocked artery.
Pericarditis
Removal of accumulated fluids in conditions like pericarditis or pleurisy.

Catheter-assisted removal of blood clots in the lung.
Removal of gallbladder in people with recurrent gallstones.

Evaluation and properly diagnosing your condition determines the course of treatment. Remember that chest pain can be a sign of a more serious condition, it’s important to seek appropriate medical intervention.

Our Doctors

Cardiology

Dr Narayanan AL

Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Dr A B Gopalamurugan

Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiology and Electrophysiology, Director - TAVR and Endovascular Therapy, Director - Electrophysiology and Device Therapy