Overview

Guthrie physicians know that time is muscle and the sooner patients are treated, the better their chances of survival. Accredited by the Society for Chest Pain Centers, the Chest Pain Center at Robert Packer Hospital offers highly-trained staff available to evaluate and treat patients with chest pain.

Chest pain may be a sign of a heart attack. Prompt treatment increases the chance of survival. If a patient believes they are having symptoms of a heart attack, they should dial 9-1-1 immediately. Seeking treatment within the first hour of the onset of symptoms is most effective.