Three words.........NINE ONE ONE !
Having had quad by-pass I know what the various chest pains are.
When I moved here I asked my cardiologist, which IS associated with The Villages Hosp, if I should encounter chest pains where should I go. He said Monroe Regional.
Last summer I did have chest pains. No amount of nitro that I carry would help. Called 911 and was transported to Monroe. My point is the EMT'S tried to stabilize me. Didn't - but at least I was in good hands immediately. Once at Monroe I saw a doctor almost immediately.
If the EMT'S had seen you and were able to stabilize you chances are you would have been able to stay home, relax and get an appointment with your doctor at your convenience.
If you're able to 'walk in' and 'walk out' of an emergency room - 2 hours doesn't seem very long.
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Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, cigar in one hand, scotch in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"
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