TRAVEL TO COLOMBIA

[ROHMed]

I am going to Bogota soon. I have HCM and problems with dyostolic heart failure and afib. I also have a Medtronic ICD. I would like a recommendation of a doctor in Bogota that I could speak with before my trip. Just to introduce myself and tell him about my episodes, so that if I do get sick he could better treat me than just going to some ER down there.

I also want to make sure they have the hardware and technicians to read my device. Last I want to make sure they have Fleccainade there. If I run out for some reason, Flecc is the only thing keeping me in normal rhythm now-a-days. I have failed all the other antiahrrythmic. I would want to know that they have it somewhere in Colombia.

Please suggest a good hospital, good English speaking cardiologist and EP, and let me know what you think about finding Fleccainade down there. Thank you.

[jrbon]

As ed34, I do not have experience in Colombia (I am in Spain), but Medtronic people should be able to tell you what facilities have Medtronic interrogation devices in Bogota.

As per the Flecaidine, do not take chances, carry it with you.

Be aware of the high altitude of Bogota, your blood will be less oxygenated and you might suffer ischemic symptoms.

Jesus

[ed34]

I think this is their home page with contact number on top right

http://www.husi.org.co/default.aspx

[ed34]

Im in the uk so not much help but a simple google brought up this info

http://co.linkedin.com/in/juanrcorrea

Looks like they are geared up for cardiac problems.