Paul, shown above with his wife, never considered himself to be a heart attack candidate. But when he woke up with pain in his arm, he knew it shouldn’t be ignored. This month, Paul talks about the team effort at Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center and Methodist Hospital that saved his life.
Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center and Methodist Hospital received the Cardiac Care and Cardiac Surgery Excellence Awards™ for 2010 from HealthGrades®, placing us among the top 10 percent of hospitals in the nation for cardiovascular care.
Heart attacks: Rapid response matters
Paul never thought of himself as a heart attack candidate. Still, when he noticed typical heart attack symptoms, he called for help. He wants others to learn from his experience.
Fast action in the emergency center
Treatment for heart attacks requires quick action from many professionals. Find out how our emergency team delivers fast, effective care.
Getting an inside look at heart attacks
Angiograms show cardiologists which arteries are blocked and to what extent. Learn how balloon angioplasty opens these blockages and helps save lives — including Paul’s.
When surgery is necessary
Although bypass surgery tends to be used for the more serious heart attack patients, statistics show it is very safe and effective. Recoveries tend to be uncomplicated and most patients go home a few days later.
Working toward recovery
After a heart attack, starting an exercise program can seem like a daunting challenge. Our comprehensive approach makes it easier by including education and emotional support.
Heart attack survivor’s guide: Now what?
To reduce the risk of a second heart attack, survivors must make a commitment to positive lifestyle changes. Help is available if you need to quit smoking, lose weight or become more active.
