Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs
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The quality tool I chose is about knowing the signs of a heart attack. This is a very important tool that provides resources to inform people of the dangers and signs of heart attacks. Availability of tools such as this will increase better outcomes for patients with severe heart problems. This website consists of the definition of a heart attack, the warning signs and ways to survive a heart attack. It also provides answers to frequently asked questions dealing with heart attacks. Healthcare providers should take advantage of websites such as this by making them available to their patients. Often times, if a heart attack victim would have been aware of the signs and symptoms he or she could have possibly prevented having a heart attack. One of the biggest problems is not the lack of information available, but a lack of the use of that information. When a patient does not wait too late to be treated the outcome of their disease will be much better. I think when healthcare facilities take advantage of these educational tools, they are showing their desire to improve the quality of care given to their patients.
QualityTool:
Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs
http://www.innovations.ahrq.gov/content.aspx?id=338
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I agree wholeheartedly with Amanda about the need for education about the signs of a heart attack. My dad had a heart attack and his signs were not as clear as some. He was vomiting and sweating profusely. He was fortunate that he was at church & someone there knew the signs. That, along with being in close proximity to a hospital saved his life. So, I am a huge supporter of being educated in these signs.
Again, add more specificity to your comments. Was there a sign or symptom that you did not know of before or did the article point out one that most people miss?
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