Is it an emergency?
If you tick any of these signs, it is an emergency. If you have another symptom that worries you, or you are not sure, call 123 too.
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A heart attack or a stroke (in Colombia also called ACV, derrame or trombosis cerebral) needs care within minutes. The sooner help arrives, the more can be done to save the heart or the brain.
What to do
- Call 123 (Colombia’s emergency number) or ask someone to take you right away to the nearest emergency room. Don’t wait to see if the symptoms go away, even if they get better.
- Do not drive yourself.
- Write down the time the symptoms started, or the last time you saw the person well. In a stroke, that time determines the treatment.
- If you have it at hand, bring the list of your medicines. Don’t spend time looking for it.
In women, the symptoms of a heart attack can be different from strong chest pain, such as tiredness with no clear reason, shortness of breath or an upset stomach. They are an emergency too.
Our locations do not provide emergency care. In an emergency, don’t come to our locations or wait for an appointment: call 123 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Questions to ask your doctor
Tick the ones you want to ask, add your own and print your list.
My questions about Warning signs of a heart attack and a stroke