Early and good care after a heart attack may add a year to your life
Posted on: 07/Oct/2016 3:10:39 PM
A new study has said that going to the right hospital for heart attack care could add a year to your life. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health and results were published by the New England Journal of Medicine.
Say the researchers who conducted the study, Where you go really does matter, not just for surviving the heart attack but also long-term. A year of life from high-quality care is a big deal; consider that some cancer drugs won approval for adding a few months or weeks. But if you`re having possible heart attack symptoms, don`t delay getting help because you`re worried about which hospital to go to. Just call emergency helpline. Too many people wait at home too long, and any delay means more risk of permanent heart damage.
Experts in the field say, This is really an important study. Delivering better care not only saves lives, but that the gain persists over 17 years, independent of how sick the patients were initially.
According to the American Heart Association, Heart attack symptoms can be sudden, but many start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Signs can include pressure, squeezing or pain in the chest, one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach; shortness of breath; breaking out in a cold sweat; nausea, or lightheadedness.
