EKG detects an
abnormal
heartbeat
(arrhythmia).
Putting our
hearts into it
Heart attack patients can
be confident they are
getting the very best care
available at Methodist
Richardson Medical
Center, recently awarded
Cycle IV Chest Pain Center
Accreditation by the
Society of Cardiovascular
Patient Care.
Accreditation means
patients can expect a
shorter door-to-balloon
time, measured from
when a patient arrives
at the emergency
department to when
blood flow is restored
to the heart.
“Our accreditation
symbolizes a higher level
of expertise in treating
heart attack patients,”
says Mary Bailie, BSN,
RN, MBA, NE-BC, CPHQ,
director of quality. “But
patients will also find a
compassionate, caring
staff to work with them
from admission to
discharge. Our heart
is truly in our work.”
It’s easy to find a cardiologist
at Methodist Richardson
Just call
972-4 DR LINE
(
972-437-5463
).
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Mild chest pain
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Mild heart palpitations
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Irregular heartbeat
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Occasional light-headedness or fainting
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History of sudden cardiac arrest
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Congestive heart failure.
EKG detects
a
blockage
in an artery.
The IC will order a stress test.
The IC will
prescribe
medications
and
lifestyle
changes.
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Abnormal blood flow
The IC will
perform a
minimally
invasive
angioplasty
procedure,
which opens the
blocked artery
and restores
blood flow to
the heart and
places a stent.
COMING IN APRIL!
Methodist Richardson has long been
known for its award-winning heart attack
treatment, and with a new hospital at
President George Bush Turnpike and
Renner Road, we’ll be even better
equipped to come to your heart’s rescue.
The facility has two cardiac catheterization
labs and a new electrophysiology lab,
all designed with physician input to
expedite treatment. That’s time saved,
muscle saved, and lives saved. Learn
more at
Talk to your primary care provider about having an EKG.
Depending on the severity of
your problem, the type of
arrhythmia you have, and
your medical history, the EP
might prescribe medication or
remove the electrical
cells that are causing
your heart’s electrical
circuit to “short.”
These actions can
prevent a heart
attack from occurring
or recurring.
If you think you might benefit
from seeing an IC or EP on the
Methodist Richardson medical
staff, contact your primary care
prov
These symptoms might
mean you’re
at risk
for a heart attack:
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