Emergency Cardiac Care.

Call the emergency hotline immediately at +91 97695 17636 — do not wait to see if symptoms improve. While waiting, sit or lie down, stay as calm as possible, and if you have been prescribed nitroglycerin (sublingual), take one dose as directed. Do not drive yourself to the hospital — if you cannot get an ambulance, have someone drive you. Chew one 325 mg aspirin tablet if you are not allergic and have not been advised against it by your doctor.

No — never drive yourself if you suspect a heart attack. The physical and emotional stress of driving during a cardiac event can worsen your condition, and you may lose consciousness while driving. Call the emergency hotline at +91 97695 17636 and an ambulance will be arranged, or have a family member or colleague drive you while you rest in the back seat. The emergency team can provide pre-hospital guidance and alert the hospital emergency room before you arrive.

Primary PCI (emergency angioplasty and stenting) is the gold-standard treatment for STEMI heart attacks — it mechanically opens the blocked artery with a balloon and stent, restoring blood flow immediately. Primary PCI achieves higher rates of vessel patency, lower rates of re-blockage, and lower mortality compared to thrombolysis (clot-dissolving medication). Primary PCI is preferred when it can be performed within 120 minutes of first medical contact. At Kokilaben Hospital, Dr. Amit Singh performs primary PCI with a door-to-balloon time consistently under 90 minutes.

Yes — Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital is empanelled with all major health insurance providers, including cashless treatment facilities for most policies. The emergency team will assist with insurance documentation and pre-authorisation. For patients without insurance, the hospital provides transparent pricing and flexible payment options. The emergency hotline team (+91 97695 17636) can provide guidance on insurance acceptance and estimated costs based on the required procedure.