| Taking action at the onset of heart problems can help you save your life. |
Take Action to Prevent a Heart Attack
Judy
Petty of the Heidelberg community had been doing well since her
heart attack in December 1994. Then, last year she started to
experience a shortness of breath and a tightness in her chest.
Since she had a history of heart disease, she decided not to
take any chances. She made an appointment with her family physician
who recommended that she see Dr. David Sullivan, a cardiologist
with Jefferson Medical Associates in Laurel.
After a thorough exam, Dr. Sullivan performed a myloview to evaluate her condition. The myloview indicated that a heart catheterization was necessary. He performed the heart catheterization at South Central Regional Medical Center, and the test indicated that there were two arteries to her heart that were completely blocked and a third artery had a 75 percent blockage. Dr. Sullivan arranged for Mrs. Petty to have open heart surgery at a Jackson health care facility.
"I had a quick recovery. I believe it was the result of heeding the warning signs and taking action quickly. I can't stress enough to people the importance of seeing your doctor at the first sign of heart problems. In my case, it saved me from having another heart attack," states Petty.
"When Dr. Sullivan told me I needed a heart catheterization, I was so pleased to learn that South Central had just what was needed right here close to home. That made a great deal of difference for me and my family. I received the best care and could not have been treated any better than I was at South Central," she says.
For more information about cardiac services at South Central, call the Health Information Line at 399-0506.
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