Stories with tag: "Emergency Response"
Heart Health
How to Perform CPR
Nicholas Peacock, DO, explains the right way to perform CPR when someone's having a heart attack
Healthy Living
‘Tis the Season — for the Flu
Learn why we're more vulnerable to the flu during the winter months — and how you can protect yourself
Healthy Living
Sudden Emergencies
Sometimes symptoms that come on fast can signal a serious, even life-threatening problem
Pain You Shouldn't Ignore
When it's a bad idea to "tough it out"
Heart Health
Why Should You Get to the Hospital Quickly For a Heart Attack?
Neeraj Jolly, MD, explains why you shouldn't wait to seek treatment if you think you're having a heart attack
Heart Health
What is an Accredited Chest Pain Center?
Yanina Purim-Shem-Tov, MD, MS, explains what it takes to receive accreditation as a Chest Pain Center
Heart Health
Door-To-Balloon Time and Its Effect on Heart Attack Survival
Why having a short "door-to-balloon time" improves a patient's chances of surviving a heart attack