Remember: If you experience chest pain and discomfort, tingling, numbness or pain in the left arm, pressure in the chest, a ‘sense of impending doom’ or any other heart attack symptoms, call 911 and seek emergency medical care immediately.
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What is a widow maker heart attack?
Interventional cardiologist Sandeep Jalli, DO, explained what a widow maker heart attack is, how it is treated and what steps you can take to live a more heart-healthy lifestyle.
Patient stories: When a normal night at work becomes a fight to survive
How a caregiver became a patient Poole has been a team member with Prisma Health for 25 years, working hard within the Cath Lab, using advanced imaging technology to perform tests and other procedures on patients facing cardiovascular disease. April 5th was a workday like any other. Poole felt perfectly fine heading into work, with no warning […]
Recognizing the signs of a silent heart attack
“With silent heart attacks, people don’t have those classic symptoms,” said Dr. Salmon. “Symptoms can happen off and on and not be immediately obviously related to a problem with the heart.” Dr. Salmon noted that the following symptoms could be a sign of a heart attack, even without the telltale arm or chest pain: “Men […]
Can you have a heart attack and not know it?
Heart attacks aren’t always obvious. Cardiologist Chris Salmon, MD, explained how to recognize a silent heart attack.
Can a blood clot cause a heart attack?
Can a blood clot cause a heart attack? Cardiologist Michael Cryer, MD, answered this question and explained how it happens.