If you recognize any of the symptoms of a stroke or heart attack (see Symptoms of Heart Attack to the left), the very first thing you should do is CALL 9-1-1.

When a stroke or heart attack strikes, every second is crucial. The faster you act, the more likely you are to save a life and reduce the potential damage. Emergency medical personnel are highly trained in immediate, on-site treatment of cardiac emergencies.

If the symptoms are mild, or you are unsure if there is a cardiac emergency, you should have someone drive you to the Heart Emergency Unit at St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana at 106th & N. Meridian.

Our Heart Emergency Unit has earned a FIVE-STAR RATING FROM HEALTHGRADES, the highest possible rating for the treatment of heart attacks. And our cardiac team at St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana is prepared to treat emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week… and a cardiovascular specialist is in attendance around the clock.

We are a state-of-the-art facility specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Expert, professional staff and the most advanced technology available make St.Vincent Heart Center of Indiana the clear choice in the event of an emergency.