CARDIAC SERVICES
Take good care of your heart.
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Publisher Melanie Cannon Associate Publisher Christine Kiely Editor Andrew Kiraly
Know the warning signs of a possible heart attack.
Art Director Christopher Smith deputy editor Scott Dickensheets Graphic Designer Brent Holmes
Chest pain is one warning sign of a possible heart attack. Know what you should do and where to go if you have chest pain.
Account executives Sharon Clifton, Carol Skerlich, Markus Van’t Hul, Tracey Michels, Favian Perez Marketing manager Lisa Kelly Subscription manager Chris Bitonti
Call 9-1-1. Go to the nearest emergency room.
Web administrator Danielle Branton traffic & sales associate Kimberly Chang
Remember, The Valley Health System hospitals offer advanced cardiac services and each is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI – the highest level of accreditation available.
Learn about Advanced Cardiovascular Services available at The Valley Health System hospitals.
www.valleyhealthsystemlv.com
Contributing writers Cybele, Jim Begley, Mark Hall-Patton, Mélanie Hope, Debbie Lee, Al Mancini, Christie Moeller, Brock Radke, Lissa Townsend Rodgers Contributing artists Bill Hughes, Jacob McCarthy, Aaron McKinney, Sabin Orr Editorial: Andrew Kiraly, (702) 259-7856; andrew@desertcompanion.com
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Website: www.desertcompanion.com
For a physician referral, call Direct Doctors Plus SM
702-388-4888 Centennial Hills Hospital • Desert Springs Hospital Spring Valley Hospital • Summerlin Hospital • Valley Hospital
Desert Companion is published 12 times a year by Nevada Public Radio, 1289 S. Torrey Pines Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89146. It is available by subscription at desertcompanion.com, or as part of Nevada Public Radio membership. It is also distributed free at select locations in the Las Vegas Valley. All photos, artwork and ad designs printed are the sole property of Desert Companion and may not be duplicated or reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. The views of Desert Companion contributing writers are not necessarily the views of Desert Companion or Nevada Public Radio. Contact Chris Bitonti for back issues, which are available for purchase for $7.95.
ISSN 2157-8389 (print) ISSN 2157-8397 (online)
Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The Valley Health System. The system shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.
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