There is a system in place for managing suspected heart attacks and there is general agreement that this arrangement represents best Practice.

If a heart attack is suspected an emergency ambulance (999) should be called.  The ambulance staff will do an ECG (heart tracing) and transmit it to Hairmyers Hospital in East Kilbride or the Golden Jubilee Hospital in Clydebank.

Depending on the ECG results, the patient may go to Hairmyers/Golden Jubilee or Ayr/Crosshouse in order that the most appropriate treatment is given.

Please note that phoning the surgery for advice will only contribute to delay, so we ask all patients to contact the ambulance service directly (999) if a heart attack is suspected.