Meet George
“I want to thank the doctors at Mount Sinai South Nassau for giving me my life back.”
NAME: George T.
AGE: 68
HOMETOWN: Rockville Centre
CONDITION: Heart Attack
Meet George T., 68, of Rockville Centre, NY
Have you ever had a moment when everything changed? One second, life seemed on track; the next, it was completely uncertain? For George T., that moment came on September 10, 2018. The retired chef and culinary instructor was at the gym with his wife and in the midst of his usual workout routine. Suddenly, he felt an intense pain rip through the center of his chest. He became dizzy and started sweating profusely. Soon after, his world went dark.
George had suffered a massive heart attack, a kind known as a “widow maker” due to its high death rate. It’s caused by a 100% blockage in the left anterior descending (LAD) artery. If blood flow isn’t restored quickly, severe damage can occur. Response time is therefore critical.
“Getting sick was a bolt out of the blue,” said George. “I want to thank the doctors at Mount Sinai South Nassau for giving me my life back.” Today, after cardiac rehabilitation at Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapy Center, he’s back on his feet. He’s also grateful that the care he needed was available from a nationally recognized team, one right in his own backyard.
Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms:
- Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back
- Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulder
- Shortness of breath
Other symptoms of a heart attack could include unusual or unexplained tiredness and nausea or vomiting. Women are more likely to have these other symptoms. If you notice the symptoms of a heart attack in yourself or someone else, call 9-1-1 immediately. The sooner you get to an emergency room, the sooner you can receive treatment to prevent total blockage and heart muscle damage or reduce the amount of damage.
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