Murray MacGregor – Wednesday 27th May 2020 – 2.50pm
With attendances at A&E Departments across the country down by roughly 50 per cent, there are concerns that people are not getting the help they should for serious conditions such as a heart attack, which shouldn’t be confused with a cardiac arrest.
A heart attack, sometimes known as a myocardial infarction or MI, is a serious medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot.
A lack of blood to the heart can seriously damage the heart muscle, which could be life threatening or at least life changing with a lasting impact.
That’s why it is so important that everyone knows what the symptoms are and knows to get help as quickly as possible if you are suffering from them.
West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) Paramedic, Rob Moore, said: “If you or a family member develop symptoms such as chest pain, this could be a heart attack and you should call 999 immediately.
“The pain might feel heavy or tight and it might spread to your arms neck or jaw. It could make you feel breathless, sick, sweaty or light-headed.
“Help us help you and save lives.”
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