Care for Heart Attacks at University of Colorado Hospital
Why Choose Treatment for Heart Attacks at University of Colorado Hospital?
University of Colorado Hospital has an emergency medical response team that is called to action the minute you arrive at our emergency room. We offer the latest advanced treatments, have some of the best outcomes in the state, and the greatest patient safety records. We also have a full-service cardiac rehabilitation program.
What is a Heart Attack?
A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when a blockage in the blood vessels leading to the heart stops blood from flowing to the heart muscle. The loss of blood flow damages the affected area of the heart and can lead to death. Nearly 8,000,000 people suffered a heart attack in 2004.
Symptoms of heart attack include:
- Sharp pain, severe pressure, burning or aching in the chest lasting 20 or more minutes (angina)
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Shortness of breath
If you believe you are having a heart attack, please call 911.
Departments Treating Heart Attacks
Emergency Services
Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
(720) 848-6777
Cardiac & Vascular Center
Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
(720) 848-5300