The actor and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen shared on Instagram on Thursday that she had just experienced a heart attack and undergone surgery as a result.
“Keep your heart happy and courageous, and it’ll stand by you when you need it the most, Shona” (Wise words by my father @sensubir). I suffered a heart attack a couple of days back…angioplasty done…stent in place…and most importantly, my cardiologist reconfirmed ‘I do have a big heart’” Sen wrote, as she shared a picture with her father.
She went on to say that the purpose of the message was to update her well-wishers on her health and that she has many people to thank for their prompt assistance and helpful.
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What Is Angioplasty?
When Is It Required?
“When a patient suffers an acute heart attack or severe anginal pain while exerting during a physical activity — and they collapse — an angioplasty must be conducted,” Dr. Mohanty mentioned.
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According to the specialist, the treatment is carried out if there are severe obstructions in the heart’s arteries that prevent regular blood flow from occurring and the patient’s anatomy supports it.
What Does Post-operative Care Entail?
According to Dr. Mohanty, a person’s ability to resume normal activities depends on their heart’s health. A healthy individual can return to their routine in 3–4 days, but someone with co-morbidities will need more time.
Adding, Dr Shrey Srivastav, MD (Internal Medicine), Sharda Hospital said that such a person needs to be on a strict low carbohydrate, low salt, and low-oil diet. “Each and every physical activity after such operation should be monitored closely,” said Dr Srivastav.
Dr G R Kane, Director, Cardiology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Navi Mumbai also mentioned that till the person recovers, the patient needs to be given a simple, home-cooked diet without much oil. “Resuming diet and exercise after invasive surgery needs your doctor’s nod,” said Dr Kane, stressing that modern angioplasty is advanced unlike previously done bypass surgery.
