Chest pain is often ignored, but it can signal a life-threatening cardiac emergency, prompting Mayapada Hospital Surabaya to emphasise early detection through comprehensive heart and vascular care services.
Cardiac emergencies may be marked by chest pain that is often underestimated. Although it does not always indicate a heart attack, this complaint can also signal other health problems, such as disorders of the chest muscles and bones, stomach issues, lung conditions, or even stress. Therefore, chest pain should still be medically examined, as it may be related to heart problems that require immediate treatment.
dr Deo Idarto, M Biomed, SpJP(K), FIHA, FAPSC at Mayapada Hospital Surabaya explained, “Chest pain that leads to heart problems is generally felt as pressure or heaviness, radiating to the left arm, neck, jaw, or back, and accompanied by shortness of breath, cold sweats, nausea, or dizziness, occurring suddenly or during light activity.”
If these symptoms occur, a medical examination should be carried out immediately. Prompt treatment can minimise permanent damage to the heart muscle. In heart attacks, there is a well-known saying: time is muscle—the longer the delay in treatment, the greater the damage that may occur.
“The evaluation of chest pain complaints must be carried out comprehensively within a short time. This is usually done through a structured assessment, such as clinical evaluation, electrocardiogram (ECG), cardiac biomarker blood tests, and other supporting examinations to determine the cause and establish the appropriate treatment,” explained dr Deo.
Recognising the importance of public access to proper chest pain evaluation and comprehensive cardiac care, Mayapada Hospital Surabaya presents the Heart & Vascular Center, strengthened by three main pillars. These include Emergency Excellence through the Chest Pain Unit, which focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and initial management of chest pain complaints, whether caused by cardiac or non-cardiac conditions, with free initial examination if no cardiac indication is found, and further referral if heart disease is suspected through Cardiac Emergency services supported by specialist and subspecialist doctors on-site 24 hours a day.
The second pillar, Advanced Treatment, covers vascular services, heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmia), and structural heart abnormalities such as valve disease, using a modern, comprehensive approach. The third pillar, Team-Based Management, ensures that clinical decisions and treatment plans are determined through active collaboration in the Cardiac Board, involving cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiovascular anaesthesiologists, and paediatric cardiology specialists.
This multidisciplinary approach helps determine the most appropriate treatment, ranging from Coronary Angiography (CAG) and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), including complex PCI procedures, to the management of heart valve and vascular disorders, heart rhythm abnormalities, and advanced heart failure therapy supported by the latest cardiac pump device, the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD).
The service also provides a Cardiac Advisor who assists patients and their families throughout the process, from initial consultation to recovery, ensuring that every medical decision is clearly understood, treatment runs smoothly, and any patient concerns are addressed quickly and accurately.
Complete information about cardiac services across all Mayapada Hospital units can be found in the Health Articles & Tips feature on MyCare, as well as the Personal Health feature connected to Google Fit and Health Access, which allows users to monitor heart rate, calories, steps, and Body Mass Index (BMI).