A heart attack occurs suddenly and is potentially life-threatening. If it happens, this emergency requires immediate medical attention. Therefore, it is important to know how to handle a heart attack quickly and appropriately.
Heart attack cases have a critical period, known as the golden period, which is the first 90 minutes after the attack occurs. Action taken during this time will minimize the risk of heart muscle cell death and can restore heart function, providing hope for optimal recovery.
Dr Ika K. Dhanudibroto, Sp.JP (K), FIHA, an Interventional Cardiologist practicing at Mayapada Hospital South Jakarta and Kuningan, said, “In managing heart attack cases, the golden period is indeed a very important factor because heart muscle cells will begin to die within 80-90 minutes after blood supply is halted due to a total blockage in the blood vessels (coronary arteries). When this occurs, a Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Primary PCI) procedure must be performed immediately to open the blockage in the blood vessels that are causing the heart attack.”
Dr Ika has treated various heart attack patients with PCI according to the international guideline Door to Balloon within 90 minutes. PCI is a medical procedure involving the insertion of balloons and stents to open blocked coronary arteries, restoring blood flow to the heart. Dr Ika explained, “PCI can still save heart attack patients even if they arrive 12-48 hours after the attack. However, in principle, the sooner a heart attack is treated, the better the survival rate will be.”
Finding a Fast-Response Emergency with a Comprehensive Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab)
When a cardiac emergency occurs, Mayapada Hospital, where Dr Ika practises, can be the primary choice for expatriates. It offers an international standard Cardiac Emergency service available 24 hours a day, simply by calling emergency number 150990. Many expatriates choose Mayapada Hospital due to its team of expert doctors, responsive service, English-speaking staff, and strategic locations in Jakarta (South Jakarta Lebak Bulus, Kuningan Rasuna Said), Tangerang, Bogor, Surabaya, and Bandung.
Cardiac Emergency Care is part of the Mayapada Hospital Cardiovascular Center, which provides comprehensive heart disease treatment, from early detection and diagnosis to cardiac intervention, surgery and rehabilitation. This service is supported by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, a sophisticated cath lab, and other essential facilities. Recently, one of Mayapada Hospital’s units located in the Golden Triangle of Jakarta, Mayapada Hospital Kuningan, has enhanced its cath lab services to facilitate diagnostic, cardiac intervention procedures, strokes, and other complex heart cases. Mayapada Hospital Kuningan is also supported by a medical team and staff proficient in English, making communication easier for expatriate patients during treatment.
Located on HR Rasuna Said Street, Mayapada Hospital Kuningan caters to many companies and office workers who prioritize health and safety at work. Dr Andreas Kresna, Sp.Ok, an Occupational Medicine Specialist from Mayapada Hospital Kuningan, said, “A comprehensive and periodic medical check-up for office workers is highly recommended, including heart and blood vessel screening to prevent heart attacks. This is a long-term investment for both workers and companies, as regular health monitoring helps maintain productivity, prevent emergencies, and reduce work-related accidents.”
Let’s see what an expatriate patient has revealed about his PCI therapy and cardiac care experience in Indonesia.
Michael Mueller (72) from Germany, who has lived in Indonesia for more than 35 years, chose Mayapada Hospital Kuningan for his PCI and treatment of the heart problems he was experiencing. It is known that Mueller arrived at Mayapada Hospital Kuningan and was found to have acute coronary syndrome and high levels of heart enzymes.
Mueller said, “I had a heart problem. I came to Mayapada Hospital and was treated exceptionally well. I could see how much the staff cared about me. I have to say, the experience was very,
very good when it was discovered that I had two or three blockages in my heart.
I was really, very, happy, with what they did, their friendliness, and how they took care of me. The Cardiologist explained to me about stents and how they would be placed in my heart. She showed me some video images demonstrating how the procedure works, inserting something into the blood vessels. I was fortunate that they could perform the procedure through my arm, reaching the heart, then inflating a balloon and placing the stent according to the blockage. She explained everything very professionally and handled it with great care.
To access Mayapada Hospital Kuningan is very easy. I think for expatriates here in Jakarta, it’s actually perfect because it’s on the main road. People can even access it with public transport, as there’s an LRT station very close by. The staff speak English here, and I have to say, all the facilities are perfect.
Experience Better Cardiac Care with the Cardiovascular Center at Mayapada Hospital
With its superior quality and medical services, strategic location, and the team’s proficiency in English, Mayapada Hospital is highly recommended for expatriates seeking treatment for their heart health.
The Cardiovascular Center, located in all Mayapada Hospital units, offers a range of treatments for heart disease. This is supported by a multidisciplinary team of doctors and state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced equipment for screening and heart diagnostics, such as ECG, treadmill test, echocardiography, CT cardiac imaging, cardiac intervention, arrhythmia treatment, cardiac ablation, heart and thoracic surgery.
The Cardiovascular Center at Mayapada Hospital has also managed various advanced cases, such as minimally invasive heart valve replacements (mitral and aortic), treatment of aortic blood vessel disorders with TEVAR and the Bentall Procedure as complex and advanced procedures, and heart surgery for congenital heart defects in children, including Tetralogy of Fallot, ASD, and VSD.
For expatriates wishing to check their heart health, Mayapada Hospital offers a heart screening package promotion available at all its units.