The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has announced that it will be running a TV ad campaign to raise awareness about heart attacks. BHF research shows that most people having a heart attack wait around 90 mins before calling an ambulance. The ad, which is filmed through the eyes of a man having a heart attack, is designed to make people more aware of how a heart attack can feel, therefore urging them to call 999 asap.
The idea of seeing a live heart attack may seem shocking, but anything which raises awareness about this growing problem can only be a good thing. Ignorance and the old fashioned not worrying about something until its too late attitude, are often key factors in fatalities from heart attacks.
Another contributing factor is a lack of easy access to expert cardiac diagnosis. This is why having ECG interpretation, available in surgeries, can play a key role in helping to control the problem. Furthermore, our 12 lead ECG Home Monitoring service means that clients can call us at any time 24/7 and receive the required reassurance, or, if indicated, we will call an ambulance and arrange for an immediate hospitalisation Our ECG interpretation service enables clients to receive expert advice – via the telephone – anytime 24/7 and within minutes.
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