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DESUN Hospital Assures Timely and Appropriate Medical Treatment

The Most Reliable and Recommended Hospital

DESUN hospital Kolkata is one of the best medical infrastructure. Desun hospital assures of timely medical treatment for patients in need of immediate treatment in any medical emergency like heat attack, stroke, burns, coma, accidents. Desun is one of the best hospitals just not in Kolkata West Bengal, Kolkata but East of India for planned and emergency surgeries. It is a NABH accredited hospital.

24 HOURS MEDICAL EMERGENCY

Desun hospital has 24 hours medical emergency facility. The emergency facility is open even at midnight and on all public holidays 365 days a year for 24 hours. april 2016

The emergency management team is agile and well organized starting from receiving an emergency phone call over the dedicated emergency number 9051715171 and then on the ambulance assistance is coordinated as soon as the patient shares the required details, by the time the patient reaches the hospital the team of doctors, medical staff is ready and also the patient bed is ready so that there is minimum loss of waiting time, admission formalities are kept simple so that things can move quickly and rest of the things can be done later. The entire emergency management department is well trained to attend things as per priority.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Desun hospital 24 hours dedicated medical emergency contact number is 9051715171. There are 2 more numbers that are also available and responded in case there is heavy queue for the dedicated number; those numbers are 8334031345 and 8697721124.

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The Desun Mobile APP (Android APP) also has emergency contact facility and it is available in Google Play Store for free download.

The Desun hospital website www.desunhospital.com also has the emergency numbers mentioned along with other details. Mobile web users can access www.desunhospital.com/mobile

AMBULANCE ASSISTANCE

24 Hours ambulance assistance is available in Kolkata and all districts of West Bengal. The ambulance network will send ambulance from the nearest location of the patient. The patient or the patient family members will let know the location and the ambulance will reach as per availability. Just call 9051715171 or 8697721124 , 8334031345

People using the Desun Mobile APP can connect the ambulance from the APP only

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MEDICAL EMERGENCY ADMISSION

The medical emergency admission procedure at Desun hospital is easy and simple. It is designed to reduce time and also enable the hospital offer timely medical treatment to the patient. There is facility and helpdesk for cash patients, PPN and mediclaim patients, corporate medical insurance and corporate patients.

Be it heart attack, stroke, coma, accidents, burns, chest pain, abdominal pain or any health problem Desun hospital emergency admission facility is available for immediate medical attention.

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SPECIALIST DOCTORS 24 HOURS

Specialist doctors are available even at midnight at Desun hospital. Specialist doctors helps in early diagnosis and also quick start of appropriate treatment. Be it heart (cardiac), brain, spine, kidneys, liver, gastrointestinal or any accident or burns specialist doctors attend patients quickly.

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BURNS UNIT

Desun hospital is among the very few private hospitals in eastern India to have Burns Unit. Desun is equipped to manage burns patients and there is full team of doctors, medical staff and burns unit for such patients.

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IN-HOUSE MEDICAL TESTS

Desun hospital has NABL accredited laboratory for conducting major and required tests in-house. This allows the patient family members and patient to get accurate test results quickly and in ease.

Many superspeciality tests are also conducted at Desun. The medical test facility is open 24 hours for in-patients at Desun.

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IN-HOUSE PHARMACY

The pharmacy is open 24 hours and has stock of prescribed medicine. The medicine supply chain is maintained efficiently.

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Location Contact Us Desun Hospital Kolkata India

It is very easy to contact Desun hospital in any medical emergency or for planned visits and surgery. The complete address with road map is available at Desun Hospital Website – http://www.desunhospital.com/contact.php

Desun More, Kasba Golpark, EM Bypass, Kolkata- 700 107, India

 

Phone Numbers

Call the dedicated emergency mobile phone number 9051715171 and there are 2 alternate numbers 8334031345 , 8697721124  in case the dedicated emergency number is busy

For planned visits for doctors appointment, second opinion before surgery, surgery package cost one can call at 8334031345 , 8697721124 or the landline number 033-71222000

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Desun WhatsApp Number

People can send their reports, medical prescriptions and take appointment for doctor visit, take second opinion before surgery and also know about surgery packages by taking appointment through Whatsapp ; the Whatsapp number for Desun Hospital is 8697721124 open during usual office hours.

Desun Mobile APP

Connect Desun hospital in any medical emergency through Desun Android Mobile APP available for free download at Google Play Store. Just click to talk to Desun Emergency Team, get ambulance assistance and also know how far you are from Desun in road map view.

Desun Mobile Website

Easily open Desun hospital from your mobile and get all details, easily connect at a click of a button.

PLANNED SURGERY CASES

Desun hospital has more than 700 heart and non heart related surgery packages. All surgery packages are inclusive of common medical requirements of patient and surgery. The surgery packages mostly include OT charges, doctor team fees and medicine, consumables etc. The special needs as per particular patients or other health related problems are included and packages are customized for particular patient needs and medical requirements.

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Heart Related Surgery Packages

The surgeries and procedures for heart or cardiac includes Angioplasty (PTCA) , Heart Bypass (CABG) , Permanent Pacemaker (PPI) or cardiac pacemaker , Heart Valve Replacement, Cardiac Devices and many more heart related surgery packages.

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Non-Heart Related Surgery Packages

The Non-Heart related surgery packages includes surgery for Joint Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery, Kidney, Urology Surgery, General Surgery, Hernia, Neurological, Brain, Spine, Gynecological (Gynaecological) Surgery, Orthopedic (Orthopaedic), Pancreas, Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) , Head and Neck, Surgical Oncology and Angiogram (CAG)

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Chest Pain Causes

Chest pain is most common and well known symptom that people associate with heart related problem. Chest pain indeed is a major symptom of cardiac problem. But chest pains in case of heart problems are mostly associated with some other symptoms and changes in body like

  1. Chest pain along with a massive discomfort in chest
  2. Shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing
  3. Cold sweating
  4. Nausea
  5. Pain can also be in neck region, upper abdomen area, jaws, and in one or both arms. It may also spread to back alongside chest area.
  6. Quick heart beats
  7. Sudden fatigue or extreme weakness

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Below we mention some chest pain types that are not symptoms of an impending heart attack within next few hours

  1. Stable Angina: Sometimes people experience chest pain with physical activity like exercise, climbing stairs or any type of exertion. It can also come after little heavy meal, these can be reasons for a weakening of heart and they may soon experience heart related problems and frequent chest pain.

Angina is heart related condition where people experience chest pain and if it most of the times with little heavy activity or exertion it is stable angina. In some cases it gets relieved with rest and the usual time people experience is upto 5 minutes.

Chest Pain Causes
Chest Pain Causes
  1. Angina pain with warning signals : But with time if this increases and the number of occurrences are more with moderate or light activity it is a warning signal that heart condition have worsened. It needs immediate care and medical attention before it is too late and heart attack occurs.
  2. Pain in chest wall: People who have increased exercising or activity may experience pain in the chest wall. It may get less over time with change of habit.
  3. The cartilage connecting to ribs and breastbone may get inflammation and can cause pain. It is mostly due to injury or wrong posture for long time. At times there is not exact reason. It is known as Costochondritis.If it is regular and acute it is better to contact a specialist doctor may be in a heart hospital and get required tests done and undergo treatment.
  4. Upper respiratory infections may cause chest pain or irritation with burning sensation in chest. It needs medical diagnosis and treatment under specialist doctors.
  5. Chest pain with burning sensation and followed by rashes may occur before shingles. It is a painful rash.
  6. Pain in chest region may also occur due to a broken rib, or injury in lung or chest area. This should not be ignored and it is advisable that the person undergoes medical diagnosis and required treatment so that it does not get worst.
  7. At times the thin layers of tissues around the lungs and chest wall get swelling due to a health condition called pleurisy.
  8. Heartburn of light chest pain is experienced usually below the breastbone or chest area. This is popular as GERD – Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Medicines treating indigestion, flatulence and acidity help to get relief. GERD should not be ignored and it is advisable to contact a specialist doctor and avoid self medication.

Desun Hospital Kolkata is a superspeciality hospital with 28 medical departments, modern facility for medical diagnosis, latest 4th Generation Cath Lab for conducting radial (painless) angiogram and angioplasty.

Desun hospital is a NABH and NABL accredited hospital with many medical success stories.

The hospital also have very active and well organized medical emergency response infrastructure with specialist doctors even at midnight, ambulance assistance in Kolkata and all districts of West Bengal 24 Hours 365 Days, Steel OTs, Cardiac OTs, ICU with individual ventilator is each bed and emergency hospital contact numbers that is open on all days.

www.desunhospital.com | Call: 86977 21124, 83340 31345 | info@desunhospital.com

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Dangers of NSAIDs and Anticoagulants for Heart Patients – Get Prescription from Experienced Cardiologists

It’s scary but true that India has emerged as hub of heart diseases since few years which is going to take the shape of epidemic in near future. By the year 2020 heart diseases will be the cause of 1/3rd of total deaths in India. In a recent survey it is found that heart diseases in India occurs 10-15 years earlier than in the west. Thanks to our unhealthy lifestyle, increasing stress and lack of physical activity.But above all, an important cause of heart disease in India is wrong use of blood thinners or better known as Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs

NSAIDs or blood thinners are the most commonly prescribed medicines in case of heart ailments regarding blocked arteries or those who have a history of arterial stroke. They make the blood thinner than its usual form so that it can flow freely through the arteries. However, when it is used regularly in case of any chest pain without proper diagnosis it may lead to prolonged illness.

Any medicine if not taken under proper medical advice may be harmful. In case of anticoagulants the risk is far more as it’s concerned with blood that flows throughout our body. Whenever there is a slight chest pain or exhaustion if we take blood thinners as painkillers, it will just be a relief not a solution. Blood thinners cannot stop heart attacks but delays it making it more risky to handle later.

Dangers of NSAIDs and Anticoagulants for Heart Patients
Dangers of NSAIDs and Anticoagulants for Heart Patients

What are blood thinners? What is their function?

The liquid ‘blood’ is a mixture of proteins, nutrients, enzymes, hormones wastes and gases which makes it thick. The medicines that make the blood thinner than usual so that it can flow freely through arteries and veins are collectively called ‘blood thinners’. They are usually of 2 types’anticoagulants and anti-platelet drugs, like ‘Aspirin’ or ‘Clopidogrel’. These medicines reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.

When are blood thinners prescribed?

Blood Thinners or NSAIDs are prescribed to those who has a history of arterial stroke, in case of heart diseases or blood vessel illness like:

  • An abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation
  • Heart valve surgery
  • Congenital heart defects

Our heart gets the much needed oxygen-rich blood through arteries.Heart attack occurs due to the death of heart muscle resulting from lack of blood supply.

When these arteries get clogged due to plaque or fats, (blockages) blood cannot flow freely through them to reach the heart, chest pain occurs with exhaustion. Blood thinning drugs make the blood thin so that they can pass freely through the clogged arteries. Taking it as a pain killer will kill the pain for the time being but will not repair the clogged arteries. If the blood fails to reach the heart because of the block then the heart muscle will die causing heart attack.

When does the blood thinners harm us?

Blood thinning drugs makes the blood thin but does not cure the clogged arteries for which heart attack occurs. So it can be said, blood thinners are temporary relief but not a permanent solution. It cannot stop heart attack because blood thinners cannot cure the clogged arteries for which angioplasty is the solution. In case of major block a heart bypass is needed.

Along with the usage of blood thinners one needs to maintain a healthy lifestyle so that arteries do not get clogged further. If we fail to do so, the risk increases as because the arteries get more clogged with plague. As one point of time thinning of blood will not help resulting a heart attack.

What are the side effects of blood thinning medicines?

Using blood thinners as a painkiller aggravates problems. By regular use one can be vulnerable to hemorrhages or excessive bleeding as the blood will take time to clot. Blood clotting is a lifesaving factor in case of cuts or bruises. In this case blood loss will be faster which may be fatal for the victim.

Other side effects of using these drugs are

  1. Passing of blood in the urine
  2. Passing of blood in the faeces
  3. Passing of blood while vomiting
  4. Intestinal bleeding
  5. Chest pain or breathlessness
  6. Passing of blood while coughing
  7. Dizziness with severe headache
  8. Muscle weakness
  9. Hair loss
  10. Rashes
  11. In women , heavy blood flow during menstruation

What can be done with it?

Stop taking blood thinners as pain killers.  If there is chest pain or exhaustion go for a health checkup. Chest pain may be due to various reasons; heart ailment, indigestion and many others. Just gulping down pills without knowing the actual reason will never help. But right solution in right time with right step always helps.To nip the problem from the bud don’t gulp down the pills, but get a cardiac checkup and if advised by the doctor go for an angiogram.

Angiogram or CAG is an x-ray image of the arteries to find out if there are any blockages in heart. If any blockage is found proper treatment can be done to get rid of the problem.

Don’t have time to go for a checkup?

One of the important reasons of heart disease as discussed earlier is the increasing amount of stress and workload so much so, that there is no time to get a checkup done when needed. Moreover if an angiogram is prescribed there is no time to go for it.

Desun Hospital at EM Bypass does painless angiogram through radial route and within 6 hours patient is discharged with reports and CD. So long hospital stay is not required at all.

Points to remember:

  • NSAIDs or blood thinning medicines are not painkillers.
  • Blood thinnersshould be used under instructions of an expert.
  • Blood Thinnersare just a temporary relief not a solution in case of ill heart.
  • Sooner or later surgical intervention will be required in case of clogged arteries. Delaying the problem with pills will prove risky.
  • Consumption of blood thinnersas pain killers can have grave effects later.
  • Stop taking blood thinners and get an angiogram done for your safety.

The information shared in the blog is on the basis of internal survey of patient history, done at DESUN over the period of time. It has been found that majority of the patients admitted at DESUN for treatment of heart attack, regularly consumed anticoagulants without expert’s advice.

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How to Save a HEART ATTACK VICTIM and SAVE A LIFE!

Heart attacks can happen anywhere, anytime... It pays to stay prepared!

Last week an apparently healthy young man of around 24 years died of heart attack in office. A heart attack can happen suddenly, and during such critical moments, it is very important to act soon to save a life. Heart attack victims can be saved if proper help and medical assistance is made available to them quickly.

It is not just important to know about it, but we should also practice certain drills in our workplace, community or clubs so that we can help our friends, loved ones or people nearby when they actually start experiencing such cardiac conditions. We all should take proper training for checking pulse, checking breathing, giving mouth-to-mouth respiration, etc.

Desun Hospital and Heart Institute is one of the most renowned names in Cardiac Care and we share a precise and effective “Do’s” and “Don’ts” during a heart attack so that you can help a heart attack victim and save a life.

Common symptoms of HEART ATTACK

  1. Feeling of uneasiness, fullness or squeezing pain in the center of the chest
  2. Experiencing prolonged pain in the upper portion of the abdomen
  3. Pain spreading beyond the chest area to the shoulders, neck, jaw, teeth, or one or both arms.
  4. Shortness of breath
  5. Light-headedness, dizziness, fainting
  6. Sweating
  7. Nausea & vomiting

Common Definition of a HEART ATTACK

When the artery supplying blood and oxygen to your heart gets partially or completely blocked, a heart attack can occur. The reduced or no flow of blood injures or destroys part of your heart muscle. A heart attack, in most cases, is associated with a chest pain for more than 15 minutes, but in some cases such symptoms may be absent.

Early Symptoms of HEART ATTACK

Most heart attack patients get warning symptoms from days or weeks before the actual attack. However, sudden attacks may also happen in some cases. Early symptoms of a heart attack usually include a chest pain when we are working or in activity that subsides while we take rest, regular heartburn, discomfort in the chest area, pain in left, right or both hands and shortness of breath.

  1. Chest pain during activity
  2. Difficulty in breathing at times
  3. Occasional discomfort in chest
  4. Regular heartburn

Some Precautions & CARE to Avoid Heart Attack

  1. Regular (at least once a year) General Health and Heart Check-Ups
  2. Avoid stress, be calm and culture happiness
  3. Quit smoking, limit alcohol consumption and also avoid self-medication
  4. Do Not Ignore Health Problems. Consult your doctor as he understands your health best.
  5. Follow a healthy diet
  6. Monitor blood pressure and diabetes
  7. Exercise regularly, control body weight -Brisk walking, Light jogging, Yoga
  8. Do not get into unnecessary conflicts
  9. Keep a Medical Emergency Number handy in your cell phone

How Do YOU know someone is having a HEART ATTACK?

  1. The person may be unconscious or immobile –he is unable to move
  2. Check if the person is breathing. Check if his chest is rising up and down
  3. Check the pulse
  4. Other symptoms are chest pain, pain spreading in arm/s, shoulder, nausea and breathlessness

Immediate HELP in Case of HEART ATTACK before Medical Assistance Arrives

  1. Do not panic or get tensed. Try to relax (if it is you who is experiencing the attack or if you are helping somebody else)
  2. Do not leave the victim alone; get around the person
  3. Loosen all clothes
  4. If the person has any prescribed medicine, give it if you know about it. (Give Aspirin if not allergic to it)
  5. Call the Medical Emergency Number
  6. Give Artificial Respiration (Do take training of such methods and practice at times)
  7. Start CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Do try this method if you are trained from qualified professionals or institutes  and practice at times)
  8. Continue till the Ambulance/Medical Assistance arrives.
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