 Cardiac emergencies are usually very stressful and finding a reliable hospital in a moment of hurry is impossible. That's why Manipal Hospital, Jainagar has taken the initiative of launching a well-equipped cath lab. Dr. KP Sriharidas, consultant, interventional cardiology at Manipal Hospital, Jainagar Doctor, can you tell us a little about the golden period? I understand that in an emergency there's no time to be wasted thinking or deciding. So is there a contingency plan that we can all create to tackle such situations? The golden hour is the crucial first 60 minutes after a heart attack where every second counts. At our hospital, we actively educate the public on early recognition of symptoms of heart attack. A zero-delay approach from emergency to cath lab has enabled us to open the attack-related artery in less than 45 minutes at most patients. For more information, please call 1-800-102-5555 or log on to www.manipalhospitals.com