Emergency rooms in Albuquerque and Roswell, NM
Every second counts during an emergency, which is why you and your loved ones deserve fast, effective care delivered by experts. Our 24-hour emergency rooms (ER) provide care for people of all ages. We also offer urgent medical services at our Urgent Care at Lovelace Medical Group. Our ER physicians are ready and equipped to treat a wide range of medical emergencies with speed and compassion. Whether you’re experiencing a life threatening emergency or need care for a broken bone, our ER team is ready to provide immediate medical attention when it matters most.
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Emergency conditions we treat
Our emergency rooms are designed and equipped to treat a wide range of medical conditions, injuries, and illnesses. We commonly treat the following:
- Burns, cuts and lacerations
- Fractures and broken bones
- Heart attack
- Major head and bodily injuries
- Severe abdominal pain
- Severe infections
- Severe respiratory illnesses and complications
- Stroke
If you are experiencing another emergency condition, our ER physicians will quickly assess you and determine the best treatment for you.
Emergency heart treatment at Lovelace Medical Center
The Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center is proud to provide a unique emergency department in the state, entirely focused on cardiac care.Here, highly trained ER providers are ready and equipped to treat any cardiac emergency such as cardiac arrest (heart attack). Our emergency team uses advanced technology to provide our patients with a variety of treatments and services, including surgical care, cardiac catheterization labs, and vascular care services.
Learn more about our cardiology services.
Heart attack signs and symptoms
In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. Damage to the heart during cardiac arrest depends on the time between the heart attack and your treatment. For this reason, recognizing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack can be life-saving. The following signs may indicate you or a loved one is having a heart attack:
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Discomfort or pain in the jaw, neck, back, arm, or shoulder
- Feeling nauseous or vomiting
- Lightheadedness
- Unusual fatigue
If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately.