From discharge and medications to the benefits of cardiac rehab, this episode of “Heart to Heart” walks through every step of the journey toward recovery. Dr. Trey Baucum stresses the urgency of ER arrival for suspected heart attacks. He explains that (after it’s a confirmed heart attack) the goal is to open blocked arteries within 90 minutes to prevent lasting damage. He details the ER process, transfer to specialty hospitals with catheterization lab teams and treatment tests. Dr. Baucum also covers heart attack signs (dull chest pressure, possible nausea) and the recovery journey from discharge and medication to cardiac rehab benefits.
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