Chris was rushed to Mary Washington Healthcare
âI called my son at one o’clock in the morning as I know what’s happening to me? I’m either having a heart attack or I am having anxiety attack,â said Chris.
Chrisâ son rushed her to the Mary Washington Hospital Emergency Room.
âThey came in and said âyou have three very massive blockages and you’re going to have to have bypass surgery,â said Chris.
The Mary Washington cardiac team led by Doctor Alex Na performed successful surgery. Next for Chris â rehab.
âAnd when I came here from beginning to end I felt very comfortable, very much at home and just like I was really cared for, being cared for by my friends,â said Chris.
Our cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation is medically supervised and certified. Each participant receives a personalized rehab program.
âIt really does change your outlook and change the way you feel, because I really feel great,â said Chris.
Mary Washington healthcare — here for you.
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