In this episode, we’ll discuss:
- What are the signs I could be having a heart attack?
- When should I go to the emergency room with heart concerns?
- Should I drive myself to the emergency room if I think I’m having heart trouble?
- What is a heart catheterization?
- What interventions could be requested after a heart catheterization?
- Should I take an aspirin if I think I’m having heart trouble?
Studies show heart disease is more prevalent in Appalachia, with a mortality rate 17% higher than the national average, or about 204 deaths per 100,000 people. Melanie Shafer sits down with Valley Health cardiologist Dr. Dan Snavely to discuss what signals heart trouble and when to seek help.