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Heart Attack Delayed by Five Hours | Wellington News
A 55-year-old man suffered a heart attack but waited five harrowing hours in the ER before getting treatment—despite clear red flags like chest pain, high blood pressure, and family history. The Health and Disability Commissioner ruled Health New Zealand failed him, citing delays caused by extreme staffing shortages and poor triage. Though the hospital apologized and pledged better training and protocols, the patient’s hope now hinges on whether these changes will last. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai…
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