New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Rapid Response

The recommendations are aimed at treating patients with complete blockage of a coronary artery.

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The new guidelines specifically discourage travel by private car to an emergency room, and instead recommend a 911 call. Also, as part of the new recommendations, emergency medical technicians should perform electrocardiograms in the field to help facilitate rapid triage and speedier treatment.
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