Can shoulder and neck pain be related to heart problems?

Hello Satish Pal Ji,

If you are a heart patient and have an ABHA card, you are eligible for free treatment under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).

Heart Treatment Covered Under Ayushman Bharat

• Angiography

• Angioplasty with stent placement

• Bypass surgery (CABG)

• Pacemaker implant

• Valve surgery

• Heart failure management and monitoring

How to Find a PM-JAY Hospital Near You?

Visit the official site:
👉 https://hospitals.pmjay.gov.in/Search/empnlWorkFlow.htm

• Select State: Delhi

• Select your District

• Choose Speciality: Cardiology or Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Enter Captcha and Click Search 

You will get a list of hospitals empanelled under PM-JAY

Wishing you good health!

Hello Madan Batra Ji,

Thank you for your query. If your doctor has advised a heart stent, it means there’s a blockage in one or more arteries, and a stent is needed to restore blood flow and prevent complications like a heart attack.

What is a Heart Stent?

A stent is a small, metal mesh tube placed in a blocked artery during angioplasty to keep it open. It helps reduce chest pain and improves blood circulation to the heart.

Types of Stents

1. Bare Metal Stent (BMS):

   • Basic type, higher chance of re-narrowing

2. Drug-Eluting Stent (DES):

   • Most commonly used today

   • Releases medicine to prevent blockage

   • Offers better long-term outcomes

Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor:

• How many blockages are there?

• What type of stent is suitable for me?

• Do I need long-term medications after the procedure?

• Am I eligible for cashless treatment through insurance or government schemes?

How HexaHealth Can Help You?

• Help you book the best cardiologist or heart hospital in Delhi

• Assist with angiography, stenting, and follow-up bookings

• Provide complete guidance on insurance coverage and financing options

• Ensure transparent cost estimates and no hidden charges

• Support you through admission, paperwork, and discharge

Hello Lokedh Ji,

Thank you for your question regarding pacemaker installation under the CHGS scheme (Central Government Health Scheme). Pacemaker implantation is a covered procedure under CHGS, but you need to follow the correct process for approval and reimbursement or cashless treatment.

Process for Pacemaker Installation under CGHS

Step-by-Step Procedure

1. Consultation at CGHS Wellness Centre:

   • First, visit your CGHS Wellness Centre for an evaluation by a CGHS-authorised medical officer.

   • They will examine your condition and, if required, issue a referral letter for further treatment at an empanelled hospital.

2. Specialist Evaluation at Empanelled Hospital:

   • Visit a CGHS-empanelled cardiologist at a listed private or government hospital.

   • After tests (like ECG, 2D Echo, Holter monitor), the doctor will confirm the need for a pacemaker.

3. Approval Process:

   • The hospital will submit a treatment estimate and approval request to CGHS authorities.

   • On approval, pacemaker surgery will be done cashless (if the empanelled hospital and procedure are approved).

4. Post-Surgery Follow-Up:

   • Post-operative care and follow-ups can also be availed under CGHS as per rules.

Notes

• Only CGHS empanelled hospitals are eligible for cashless procedures.

• Depending on the doctor’s advice and the CGHS-approved list, you can choose from single-chamber or dual-chamber pacemakers.

• Keep all referral letters, bills, and reports safe for documentation.

Let us know if you need any other help