Heart Care WHEN IT COMES TO HEART CARE, ADAMS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS COMMITTED TO DELIVERING THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOMES FOR OUR PATIENTS. FROM EVERYDAY HEART CARE TO SPECIALIZED SERVICES, WE WILL HELP YOU GET THE CARE YOU NEED. HOME | SERVICES | HEART CARE Don’t delay care due to COVID-19 concerns. Adams Memorial Hospital is taking numerous precautions to protect visitors and patients from the virus. Adams Memorial Hospital encourages patients experiencing medical concerns to seek help immediately. Call 911 if you experience heart attack warning signs. Calling 911 is almost always the fastest way to receive lifesaving treatment. Adams County EMS and the Adams Memorial Hospital Emergency Department is on call 24/7. Warning Signs of a Heart Attack Don’t wait to get help if you experience any of the following heart attack warning signs. Some heart attacks are sudden and intense, though most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Pay attention to your body and call 911 if you experience any of these symptoms: Chest discomfort: Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes. The pain may go away and return. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. Discomfort in other areas of the upper body: Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. Shortness of breath: This can occur with or without chest discomfort. Other signs: Include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness. Strokes have similar warning signs though they can be less physical in nature: Numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg Confusion Trouble speaking or understanding Dizziness Loss of balance or coordination Severe headache with no cause As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain (angina) or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain. Minutes matter Call 911 immediately if you experience any warning signs. Calling 911 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment. Once an emergency medical services (EMS) team arrives at your location, they can begin treatment – up to an hour sooner than if you are driven to the hospital by car. EMS staff also are trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. Patients with chest pain who arrive by ambulance usually receive faster treatment at the hospital, too. A CT Heart Smart Scan is only $50 It’s convenient, simple and it might save your life. Know your risk of heart disease. At Adams Memorial Hospital, we offer a way to calculate your risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD) by measuring the calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. In this scan, our radiology department performs a Computed Tomography (CT) calcium scoring exam, simply known as a CT Heart Smart Scan, which determines the amount of calcium buildup in your coronary arteries. Risk factors for coronary artery disease: High cholesterol Diabetes Cigarette smoking Overweight Family history of cardiac disease High blood pressure Physical inactivity There is no recommended age for the scan. Patients often request a scan because they have a concern about their health or risk based on their family history. No doctor referral is necessary. Preparation is simple: No caffeine for the prior 12 hours No food, exercise or smoking four hours prior Wear comfortable clothing The test takes approximately 20 minutes and is pain free. Electrodes are attached to your chest to record electrical activity of the heart. The scan is not covered by insurance; $50 cash payment is due at time of test. To schedule your appointment, call 260-724-2145, ext. 11046. Make an Appointment Looking for a new primary care provider or specialist? Call our provider scheduling number at 1-833-724-DOCS (3627) or log in to MyChart to schedule an appointment with your current doctor. Don’t have a MyChart account? Call 1-833-724-DOCS to sign up now. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT 260-724-2145 Call us now. CONTACT US Send us an email. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Schedule a visit. About Adams Memorial Hospital 1100 Mercer Ave, Decatur, IN 46733 P: 260-724-2145 Search for: Explore About Services Providers Resources Contact Us Careers Employees For Patients MyChart Online Billpay Thrive Patient Portal Make An Appointment Billing Department Pricing/Estimates Occupational Health Clinic Employee Assistance Program Working Well Newsletter Senior Living Services Adams Heritage Adams Woodcrest Copyright © 2021 — Adams Health Network All Rights Reserved COVID-19 Information | Privacy Practices