In the moments following a suspected heart attack, time begins
ticking on your “heart clock”—each tick is another second that your
heart goes without adequate blood flow. Because 3,000 to 4,000
individuals die as a result of sudden cardiac death, your decisions in
those critical moments can be lifesaving.
If you think you’re experiencing a heart attack: pick up the phone, not the keys.
Sam Baker, the morning edition host at KERA 90.1 FM public radio in
Dallas, Texas, moderated a panel of medical experts to discuss why
calling 911 can benefit your quality of care in critical moments and to
brainstorm why people are choosing to drive themselves to the emergency
room after a heart attack.
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