Heart Attack in Mexico
In May of 2015 I posted information on my heart attack while in Canada with the comment that I don't think I would have survived if I had been in Mexico. I am now posting a brief story of what can hap...
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moisheh wrote:
... right up to date on the latest drugs and diagnosis. I can call this morning and get in this afternoon or tomorrow morning. The Cima hospital is across the street and they have the best Cath lab in Latin America.
Yeah, but that street is 80 miles away from your Kino. Situation is similar to SMA and other popular places - no decent hospital within 50 miles. The initial post was about heart attack - at this point you need a hospital with Dr on duty, not a cardiologist that works 9 to 5.
Paying out of pocket for emergency in CIMA would be unthinkable. For places of this kind (and many other private hospitals) you need a so-called "catastrophic" insurance plan for semi-permanent residents, with high coverage and high deductible. Cost about $1,500 a year.
Heart you may try and keep in check, like Mex and others suggested. OTH, stroke comes sudden and window of opportunity is less than 4 hours - then you'll become crippled for life.
Somebody's comments on Mexicans going to US hospitals are correct. This is not due to lack of good private hospitals on the Mexican side of the border. Poor are getting free emergency care in the US (average Mex public hospital is also free, but the standards are 10 times lower), pregnant women are getting US citizenship for their children, and rich Mexicans are doing it because this is fancy.
Tell the pastor to pass a word to your friend "up there" not to blame himself for not calling Cruz Roja in Kino. From what I know about this service, you'll be better off calling a taxi.
