Myocardial Infarct to Treatment Project

Heart disease is a growing cause of mortality in the American Indian communities. The goal of this project is to identify the issues and impediments that surround a patient’s response to the signs and symptoms of a heart attack with the assistance of the community members including the medical providers, community leaders, persons at risk for heart attack and those who have experienced a MI. Through these voices, a public campaign will be designed and tested to determine the best approach to promoting education and recognition of not only the signs and symptoms but more importantly the desired response in order to reduce mortality events in this population.