Golden hour matters- 50% of heart attacks can be prevented with early treatment: Dr Kahali

Headline: Golden hour matters- 50% of heart attacks can be prevented with early treatment: Dr Kahali

Link: Golden hour matters- 50% of heart attacks can be prevented with early treatment: Dr Kahali

Publication: Bizz Buzz

Date: 12-02-2025

Dr. Dhiman Kahali, Director of Interventional Cardiology at BM Birla Heart Research Centre and President-elect of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI), highlights the critical importance of the 'golden hour' in heart attack treatment. He emphasizes that nearly 50% of heart attack deaths can be prevented with timely medical intervention. Dr. Kahali points to unhealthy lifestyle habits such as fried food consumption, lack of exercise, and smoking as major contributors to India's rising heart disease burden. He also acknowledges the role of government health initiatives like Bengal’s Swastha Sathi scheme in improving access to advanced cardiac care for underprivileged communities.