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Heart-attack program slated for May 7

April 30, 2008

CANTON - The Mercy Heart Center will present a free community education event - "If It's a Heart Attack, It's Time to Act" - on Wednesday, May 7, at 7 p.m. at Rivertree Christian Church, 7373 Portage Road, N.W., in Massillon.

Ahmed A. El Ghamry Sabe, M.D., director of the Mercy Heart Center and co-director of the Mercy Emergency Chest Pain Center, will discuss acute coronary syndrome and its diagnosis and treatment. Frank Kaeberlein, M.D., director of Mercy Emergency Services and co-director of the Mercy ECPC, will talk about early heart-attack care, acute coronary syndrome and typical and atypical symptoms.

A question-and-answer period will follow the physician presentations. Light refreshments will be served. To make reservations, call the Mercy Healthcare Connection at 330-489-1333 or 800-223-8662.