In Alameda County, approximately 800 patients experience a specific type of serious heart attack, known as a ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). Over the past several years, we have helped make radical changes in the recognition and treatment of these patients and this is something that we are very proud of. Read the information below to learn more about the measures we have taken to improve care of these patients.
For more information on heart attacks/STEMI’s, please contact Mike Jacobs.
How to identify a heart attack and CA and what to do
Learn how to determine if someone is showing symptoms of a heart attack.
American Heart Association- Warning signs of a heart attack
EMS Educational Resources for the Community
Making education available to our community is important to Alameda County EMS. Check out some of the helpful resources and links below.
Community CPR / First Aid Classes
We strongly encourage every member of our community to be trained in CPR. Learning and performing CPR is easy and can make a huge difference in someone’s life. Below are links to some organizations that offer CPR training:
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
- Alameda County Fire Department
- City of Alameda Fire Department
- City of Albany Fire Department
The PulsePoint Application directs bystanders via their smartphone to people in need of CPR when they are nearby. We encourage you to download the app. You could make a difference in someone’s life today!