World Heart Day – The First Hour Matters: What to Do When Someone Shows Signs Of A Heart Attack : Dr. Girish Godbole, Director & Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, KIMS Hospitals, Electron

Bengaluru, Karnataka, 29th of September, 2026 : World Heart Day – The First Hour Matters: What to Do When Someone Shows Signs Of A Heart Attack : Dr. Girish Godbole, Director & Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, KIMS Hospitals, Electronic City, Bengaluru.

A “Heart attack” refers to a medical emergency in which blood flow to a portion of the heart becomes obstructed suddenly. This results in damage and dysfunction of the heart and can be fatal. It is well established that the outcomes are most favorable when treatment is initiated early. As the cardiologists say, “Minute is Muscle”. That means, every minute’s delay in instituting the right treatment results in more damage to the heart muscle. Therefore, by recognizing the signs of a heart attack early during the “Golden Hour” and knowing how to act until specific treatment is administered, a life could be saved.