Overcrowding in emergency rooms is becoming a major problem and health priority in the U.S.
Did you know that this overcrowding can add psychological stress and PTSD to heart attack patients that are brought to overcrowded emergency departments?
Find out the signs of potential Post Traumatic Stress Disorder brought on by the additional stress of overcrowding.
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PTSD Could Be a Risk for Heart Patients
Guest
: Dr. Donald Edmondson
From the Show: The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Summary: A new study in JAMA suggests that there’s a link between ER overcrowding and post-traumatic stress disorder in heart patients.
Air Date: 2/15/13
Duration: 10 Minutes
Host: Dr. Leigh Vinocur
