A grateful heart attack survivor has been reunited with the ambulance crew who saved his life, just weeks after their intervention helped him get the urgent care he needed.

Farshid Shafie was at home when he developed sudden onset chest pain which radiated down his left arm. Recognising the worrying signs of a heart attack, his son quickly called 999 to arrange emergency help for his father.  

A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is suddenly blocked and if not treated quickly, can cause serious damage or even death. 

When the call came in, Paramedic, Grace Field and Technician, Bethany Merrick from Dudley Hub quickly put their skills into action. They quickly assessed Farshid and identified the signs of a heart attack, and began life-saving treatment while rushing him to Russell’s Hall Hospital.  

Just over a month later, Farshid was reunited with the life-saving crew at Dudley Hub on Wednesday. The emotional reunion was a chance to express his gratitude to the team who helped him.

Farshid said: “Thanks to their skill, professionalism, and compassion, I’m here today and recovering well. I cannot fully express how grateful I am for everything they did for me.

“They not only saved my life, but they also brought comfort and reassurance during one of the most frightening experiences I’ve ever faced.”

Beth said: “To be able to do our job and provide the treatment and care that Farshid needed is exactly why I am training to become a paramedic.

“It’s a pleasure to have played a part in helping Farshid get the medical attention he needed. Seeing him and his wife happy and well today is incredible, and I truly wish him the best in his continued recovery.”