If you’re overweight or have conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension) or diabetes, your risk for a heart attack can increase significantly. Vivify Medical provides high-quality cardiac care for adults, including personalized aftercare plans to help you recover fully from a heart attack. Board-certified cardiologist Amnon Beniaminovitz, MD, also prioritizes heart attack prevention and offers routine screenings to identify heart disease and other issues that contribute to unexpected cardiac events. Call the office in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, New York, today to schedule a heart attack consultation or book an appointment online. 

What causes a heart attack?

A heart attack is an emergency cardiac event that occurs when your heart muscles start to die because of a lack of blood.

The primary cause of a heart attack is blockage in the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. A common source of blockage is plaque, a sticky substance that builds up on the inside of the arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis. As atherosclerosis progresses, it becomes coronary artery disease (CAD).

Vivify Medical specializes in the treatment of heart attacks and the conditions that cause them. Services are also available to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular conditions.

While you need to seek emergency medical attention at the hospital to address a heart attack, Dr. Beniaminovitz provides high-quality aftercare to restore your heart health. He also provides routine screenings to monitor your long-term cardiac wellness.

What are the symptoms of a heart attack?

A heart attack can cause different symptoms that vary from person to person, including:

• Angina (chest pain)
• Heart palpitations
• Lightheadedness or dizziness
• Shortness of breath
• Stomach upset or nausea
• Pain in the arm, neck, back, or abdomen

Symptoms of a heart attack can also be similar to other conditions. For instance, people with anxiety might experience intense, heart-related symptoms that feel like a heart attack.

If you experience the sudden onset of heart attack symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room for immediate care.

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Beniaminovitz after discharge to receive aftercare services to support your recovery from a heart attack. He also provides routine screenings to evaluate your risk factors for a heart attack based on your age, medical history, and current health.

How is a heart attack treated?

The goal of heart attack treatment is to quickly restore blood flow to your heart to prevent tissue death. You might need medications or a minimally invasive procedure like angioplasty to clear arterial blockages.

Dr. Beniaminovitz determines if you need to continue taking medications to prevent additional cardiac problems. For instance, you may need statins to manage your blood cholesterol levels and lower your risk of future heart attacks.

Your care plan following a heart attack may also include lifestyle and diet changes that support your recovery and strengthen your heart muscles.

Call Vivify Medical to schedule a heart attack consultation or book an appointment online today.