b'CONCO HORDI THAOLS ANTNAUL A R RPO R T OU|RCOF LUIA TO D A WRT O S 71CRODN C SP PI ALN NEUPAOLR TE| AMFMI NTII YN ~SGAINVIN GCCI EHD IPTUARTPI ONSEWhen Ralph Frisella felt dizzy while helping erect adizziness and irregular heart rhythms, then stopping his heart swimming pool at his home in Pembroke in June,in the ambulance on the way to the Hospital. he knew something was wrong. He had neverThe Pembroke EMTs radioed for assistance and Concord experienced such a sensation. paramedics joined them on the side of the road to revive and Fortunately, he was working with his son-in-law, Gabrielintubate Ralph to help him breathe.Robinson, a former EMT and current Manchester fi refi ghterHe had the heart who had seen similar symptoms many times. He immediatelyrhythm that basically suspected a heart attack. killed him, said Dr. And fortunately, Ralph was tended to rapidly by PembrokeCharles Wicks of and Concord Fire Department EMTs and paramedics, thenConcord Hospital by the skilled team of providers at Concord HospitalsCardiology. They Cardiovascular Institute, who combined with the fi rststarted CPR. They responders to save his life and lead him to a full recovery.resuscitated him, and Ralph, 67, had suff ered a STEMI heart attack. Its alsosubsequent EKGs known as the widowmaker because only a small percentageshowed he was in the middle of a massive heart attack.of patients survive. The most important artery supplyingAt the Hospital, the CVI team inserted stents to re-open the blood to Ralphs heart muscle was blocked, causing Ralphsblocked artery.[ see Story, page 42 ]Ralph FrisellaWITH A GOALto raise$2 millionby the end of Fiscal Year 2022. Sam Mostue / Concord HospitalCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE'