Recognizing Symptoms of a Heart Attack Live Chat

Each year, approximately 1.1 million Americans suffer a heart attack. About 460,000 of those heart attacks are fatal, many of the deaths occurring within 1 hour of the start of symptoms. Fortunately, you can take steps to protect your heart–and the hearts of your family members and friends. The key is seeking medical care as soon as possible.

Physician – Dr. Ali Denktas
Cardiology, Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center
Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology - The University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Dr. Denktas joined UT Medical School at Houston in March 2005 as an Assistant Professor of Medicine. From 1997-2000, Dr. Denktas was a Clinical Fellow in the department of Cardiology at the University of Texas at Houston. He completed his internal medicine residency training at May Clinic in Rochester, MN and Istanbul University Cerrahpasa. Dr. Denktas received the Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award in 2006, and is the author of 22 original articles, 27 abstracts, 7 book chapters, and 11 other professional communications.