Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Focus
When it comes to treating cardiac health, every second counts to save a life
Chest pains are extremely common–chances are the majority of people reading this article will have experienced some degree of chest pain in their life.
But just because it’s common doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be treated with caution. It might just be something like heartburn, but it also might be a pre-warning to something as serious as a heart attack or stroke. The point is, without a professional medical diagnosis, you never truly know.
Statistics from the Department of Health show that between 2008 and 2017, over 30,000 people have died from coronary heart disease–that’s an astounding average of 10 deaths per day.
Not to mention that there are few to no warnings directly before a heart attack or stroke–the warning signs, like chest pain, shortness of breath and syncope come long before.
So as it is with most things concerning one’s health, it’s always better to be safe than sorry, and going for a simple cautionary checkup can be a matter of life or death.
Knowing this, the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Stubbs Road has worked tirelessly to come up with a convenient and accessible solution for those in Hong Kong experiencing chest pain.
