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Phone: (248) 471-8000
Spring 2011
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If a red flashing sign suddenly appeared, proclaiming, “You’re having a heart attack,” you’d know what to do. You’d call 911 and take an ambulance to the emergency room.
But, signs of a heart attack—when blood flow is blocked to a section of the heart—are usually more subtle, and many Americans delay getting treatment.
“Heart attack treatment is most effective when started within an hour of the beginning of symptoms, so every minute is crucial,” says Sanford Vieder, D.O., Medical Director, Botsford Emergency Center. “Prompt care can prevent death or disability from a heart attack.”
Learning heart attack signs can save precious time.
They include:
Call 911 even if you are unsure it’s a heart attack. Don’t wait more than five minutes. And, don’t drive yourself to the hospital— paramedics can begin treatment at your home or on route to the hospital. Because every moment counts, many public places are now equipped with automatic external defibrillators (AEDs). These devices are easy for bystanders to use and can save lives.
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