Ataque cardíaco.
Un ataque cardíaco es una afección médica emergente que se produce cuando se bloquea o se detiene el flujo de sangre al corazón. Los bloqueos se constituyen a partir de una acumulación de placa, exceso de grasa y colesterol. Los ataques cardíacos son graves y pueden ser mortales. Resulta imprescindible buscar atención médica de emergencia si cree que está experimentando un ataque cardíaco.
Heart attack care in Wichita
While chest pain is not always a life-threatening condition, it should not be ignored.
Chest pain could indicate a heart attack, which requires immediate emergency care. During a heart attack—or possible symptoms leading to one—timing, early detection and swift action are essential. Our ER doctors and staff, working closely with our board-certified cardiologists and interventional radiologists, offer advanced cardiac care for heart attacks.
Heart attack symptoms
Wesley Medical Center is an Accredited Chest Pain Center designated by The Joint Commission. This means we meet or exceed national standards of heart attack patient outcomes and that our emergency room is equipped 24/7 to receive, diagnose and treat patients with heart attack symptoms.
If you are experiencing signs of a heart attack in Wichita, call 911 or come to Wesley Medical Center or Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER immediately to be seen by a specialist.
Coronary symptoms may be a prelude to a heart attack. Recognizing the following symptoms and taking action is the best way to protect and save your life or someone else’s life.
Signs of a heart attack include:
- Chest pain (angina)
- Chest pressure
- Fluttering in the chest
- Chest heaviness
- Tightness in the chest or throat
- Left shoulder or arm pain
- Left jaw pain
- Irregular/racing heartbeat
- Pain between the shoulder blades
The following symptoms may indicate potential coronary problems that should be reviewed by a doctor:
- Shortness of breath (especially during exercise)
- Exercise fatigue
- Extreme tiredness