Whatever it is, we'll treat it fast.
It doesn't matter what kind of emergency you have, it's your emergency and you want it treated fast. Strains, sprains, breaks, bites, cuts -- you name it, and we'll treat it. We're here 24/7 with experienced physicians and highly skilled staff. We'll get you in and out fast. We're rated number one in Kern County for medical excellence. And since we're experts at treating heart emergencies, you know we can handle yours. So no matter what your emergency is, keep us in mind because we treat crazy stuff fast.
Get in. Get out. Get well. In an emergency, choose Bakersfield Heart Hospital.
When your heart goes crazy.
We're an Accredited Chest Pain Center. Bakersfield Heart Hospital is proud that our chest pain center has been accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. This mark of distinction signifies our commitment to exceeding quality-of-care measures in acute cardiac medicine. The accreditation also recognizes the expertise of our physicians, nurses and other dedicated professionals and the excellence of our treatment protocols.
It's your choice. Choose Bakersfield Heart Hospital.
If you are having a heart attack, tell Emergency Medical Services to take you to Bakersfield Heart Hospital. The physician specialists on our medical staff are experienced in quickly and appropriately diagnosing and treating heart emergencies, which generally result in better outcomes for our patients. And, because of the large number of heart surgeries and procedures performed by our physicians, the greater the likelihood that our patients will experience the best outcomes possible.
Know the warning signs of a heart attack. Act immediately - call 911.
- Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
- Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
- Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
- Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
Women's most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. They are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.
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