Posts Tagged ‘Heart Attack’
STEMI vs. Heart Attack: What Every Family Should Know
Understanding the difference could save someone you love. When a loved one clutches their chest or says they don’t feel right, every second matters. At the Mississippi Healthcare Alliance, we hear the same question from families across the state: “What’s the difference between a heart attack and a STEMI? Aren’t they the same thing?” The…
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Recognizing Heart Attack, Stroke, Cardiac Arrest, and Sepsis Can Save Your Life — or Someone You Love ♥ Heart Attack Chest pressure, arm or jaw pain Call 911 immediately ◎ Stroke BE-FAST: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech Call 911 — time is brain ⚡ Cardiac Arrest Unresponsive, no normal breathing Call 911 & begin CPR…
Read MoreHeart Attack Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Heart attacks present themselves in a variety of ways and symptoms may differ for men and women. Approximately 8,000 Mississippians die each year from heart disease. Read more to learn more about heart attack prevention, signs and symptoms, care, and treatment. How do I know if I or a loved one is having a heart…
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