What to Do When You Suspect a Heart Attack
In the event of a heart attack, or even if you are just experiencing mild symptoms, call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY and ask them to take you to Emory! The faster you get treatment, the less damage your heart will undergo.
Do NOT drive to the hospital and only let someone else drive you when you cannot reach Emergency Medical Services (EMS), ambulances are equipped to begin treatment on the way to the hospital.
For more information on how to reduce certain risk factors and protect your heart, please refer to the Emory’s Heart & Vascular Center website.
