Not long ago, my 86 year old grandmother was rushed to the hospital. Although she had never had heart problems, she was experiencing shortness of breath, tightness in her chest and palpitations. The doctors in the ER thought she was having a heart attack. They monitored her vital signs closely, while administering electrolytes by IV. Three days later, my grandmother was released and referred to a cardiologist for further treatment. How an Intelligent and Forward-Thinking Doctor Saved My Grandmother's Life Instead of putting her on a heart medication and sending her to the cardiologist - as most doctors would do