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How to Recognize a Heart Attack and the Importance of Calling 911
Dr. Lara Samson and Pamela Swiernik, BSN, RN, CCRN from our Chest Pain Center will discuss the importance of recognizing and responding to signs and symptoms of heart attack, why calling 911 instead of driving to an ER can make a big difference in your care, and what it means to be an accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology.
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Learn more about Lara A. Samson, MD
Pam Swiernik is the Cardiology RN Outcomes Coordinator for the Capital Health Chest Pain Center. Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell is the first hospital in the Mercer/Bucks County Region to receive full accreditation with PCI as a Chest Pain Center three consecutive times from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC) and the American College of Cardiology. The Chest Pain Center at Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell manages heart attacks with increased speed, resulting in quicker, and more complete, recovery for patients.
Lara A. Samson, MD | Pamela A. Swiernik, BSN, RN, CCRN
Dr. Lara Samson is director of the Capital Health Chest Pain Center. She is board certified in Emergency Medicine and received her medical degree from Drexel Unversity College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA.Learn more about Lara A. Samson, MD
Pam Swiernik is the Cardiology RN Outcomes Coordinator for the Capital Health Chest Pain Center. Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell is the first hospital in the Mercer/Bucks County Region to receive full accreditation with PCI as a Chest Pain Center three consecutive times from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC) and the American College of Cardiology. The Chest Pain Center at Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell manages heart attacks with increased speed, resulting in quicker, and more complete, recovery for patients.