Strokes and cardiac events don’t stop during COVID-19 pandemic

STOCKBRIDGE – While Piedmont Henry Hospital is known for providing “excellent care” for patients suffering from a stroke or heart attack, the biggest factor in creating positive outcomes is for a person to act quickly at the first signs of symptoms.

“Time means everything when it comes to a patient’s potential recovery from a stroke or other cardiac event,” said William Watkins, M.D., chief medical officer at Piedmont Henry. “Although several areas in the hospital are currently caring for patients who have tested positive for COVID-19, there are procedures and processes in place to keep all of our patients safe. Your outcomes are far worse from a heart attack or stroke if you do not come to the hospital.”