The Asian Chest Pain Clinic (with a 24x7 help line: 126 126) has been launched with an aim to provide specialized and comprehensive chest pain treatment and PAMI (Primary Angioplasty for Myocardial Infarction), to patients suffering from a heart attack. The Asian Chest Pain Clinic has been set up to deal with chronic and acute cases of chest pain for:

Those with acute heart attack symptoms.

Those with chest pain for evaluation and diagnosis (cardiac or Non-cardiac), followed by comprehensive treatment and a follow-up plan.

Those who have had an angioplasty or a bypass surgery but continue to have chest pain despite optimal medical management.

Asian Chest Pain Clinic Services

24x7 Heart Helpline: 126126

Round the clock cardiac emergency services for patients suffering from heart attack

Well-equipped ambulance offering Basic and Advanced Life Support Systems

Comprehensive cardiac evaluation

Patient education

Risk assessment and management

Rehabilitation programme

OPD consultation (by appointment) for patients suffering from chronic chest pain - Mon-Sat -10 am to 12 noon

Cardiac causes of a chest pain

Heart attack or Myocardial Infarction: A blood clot in your hearts artery can block the blood flow to the heart muscle, leading to a heart attack.

Angina: Cholesterol deposits (plaques) can build up on the inner wails of the heart arteries, restricting the blood supply to heart. This restricted blood flow can cause recurrent episodes of chest pain referred as angina pectoris or angina.

How to recognise a cardiac caused chest pain

Pressure, fullness or tightness in your chest.

Crushing or searing pain that radiates to your back, neck, jaw, shoulders and arms, especially your left arm.

Pain that lasts more than a few minutes, goes away, and comes back or varies in intensity.

Shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness or nausea.

Non-Cardiac causes of Chest Pain

Heartburn or acidity

Esophageal (food pipe) spasm

Gallbladder problems

Musculoskeletal causes (such as sore muscles or injured ribs)

Lung- related problems

Panic attack or anxiety

How to recognise a non-cardiac caused chest pain

Chest pain that isn't related to a heart problem is more often associated with:

A burning sensation behind your breastbone (sternum).

A sour taste or a sensation of food re-entering your mouth.

Pain that gets better or worse when you change your body position.

Pain that intensifies when you breathe deeply or cough.

Tenderness when you push on your chest