Could That Pain Be a Heart Attack? What to Watch For

Host Scott Webb and Dr. Ahmad A. Hadid discuss which chest pain descriptions and associated signs should prompt immediate action. This episode highlights red flags such as crushing or pressure-like pain, jaw or arm radiation, hypotension, and sudden tearing back pain suggesting aortic dissection, plus evaluation steps in the ED. Searchable topics covered: heart attack, chest pain evaluation, shortness of breath, aortic dissection, EKG within 10 minutes, and emergency care. Visit montefioreslc.org for cardiac services and resources.

Could That Pain Be a Heart Attack? What to Watch For
Featured Speaker:
Ahmad A. Hadid, MD

Ahmad A. Hadid, MD is the Medical Director of the Kaplan Family Center for Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Radiology.