Mid-Yorkshire offers new treatment to patients suffering from ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Instead of giving patients a clot-busting drug and later on undergo surgery, paramedics will send STEMI patients to a treatment center at Leeds General Infirmary, and will be given a primary angioplasty.
For the treatment to be successful, people should be aware of the symptoms of a heart attack, and call an ambulance immediately. Symptoms of heart attack include extreme chest pain that radiates to the jaw, arms or neck, nausea shortness of breath and sweating.
The program include the coordination between paramedics and hospital staff. The service is available 24-hours a day.
