Saving hearts of Ukraine

• A patient with symptoms of acute myocardial infarction (AMI is the initial stage; the sharpest phase of AMI is called acute coronary syndrome with ST segment elevation – STEMI) can seek treatment by calling 103 emergency number.

• If AMI is confirmed in the first hours after the onset of symptoms, it is important to provide assistance within 12 hours (in some cases 24 hours) from the beginning (the earlier, the better). To maximize the effect of the procedure and subsequent effective rehabilitation, a patient has to be delivered to the RC within the first 2 hours from the first contact with medical staff.
• Further, the team of interventional cardiologists carries out stenting procedure.
• After a timely and effective reperfusion procedure, a patient recovers quickly and efficiently, depending on the severity of one’s condition, and can be discharged in a few days and continue rehabilitation on an outpatient basis.

Heart Attack: Two Hours to Save a Life

In the presence of the next symptoms:

• Chest pain that doesn’t disappear during 20 min after taking medicine
• Chest pain that doesn’t disappear during 20 min after taking medicine
• Pain between shoulder blades
• Pain in left arm as well as in pain in lower jaw
• Shortness of breath and excessive sweating
• Fainting

Immediately call 103

Regional reperfusion centers are located on the territory of Ukraine so that it is possible to deliver a patient in time by an ambulance during first 2 hours. To ensure full load and timely assistance, each center should work for 0.3-1 million people in 24/7/365 mode.