Heart and stroke foundation
Today we spoke with Erica Ketterere from the Heart Foundation.
A heart attack is diagnosed through the symptoms experienced as well as by the results of blood tests and an electro-cardiogram.
The blood tests indicate levels of enzymes that are released into the bloodstream when the heart muscle is damaged and the electrocardiogram traces the electrical pattern of the heartbeat and can indicate areas of damage.
These results determine the severity of the attack and degree of damage.
For more details you can call Heart Foundation on 021 447 4222
Today we spoke with Erica Ketterere from the Heart Foundation.
A heart attack is diagnosed through the symptoms experienced as well as by the results of blood tests and an electro-cardiogram.
The blood tests indicate levels of enzymes that are released into the bloodstream when the heart muscle is damaged and the electrocardiogram traces the electrical pattern of the heartbeat and can indicate areas of damage.
These results determine the severity of the attack and degree of damage.
For more details you can call Heart Foundation on 021 447 4222
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