March 4, 2026
Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare Medical Director Dr Jay Kovar Explains: When Does Chest Pain Mean a Call to 911?
Spring, TX March 3, 2026: Not all chest pain is the same — but some symptoms could mean a heart attack or other life-threatening emergency. Knowing when to call 911 can save a life… maybe even your own.
This month on our continuing Hey Dr. K video series Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare Medical Director Dr. Jay Kovar is asked by Cynthia Williams, CTE Director for Spring Independent School District what the signs and symptoms are that indicate chest pain is serious enough for a call to 911.
“When your organs are undergoing problems sometimes it’s hard to identify exactly what’s is wrong, particularly in the chest area,” says Dr. Kovar. “Identifying the vague discomfort, nausea, or shortness of breath its s race against time to get all of those factors corrected.”
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Dr. Kovar is here to answer your questions as well, just call 281-524-7660 for more information. As always, if you are experiencing an emergency, remember to call 911.
About ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare
ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare covers a 177 square mile area of northern Harris County with over 700,000 residents, the largest Emergency Service District in the state of Texas. ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare receives over 65,000 calls a year and consistently ranks among the best EMS services in the country for speed of response, patient satisfaction and quality of care. The Harris County Emergency Services District 11 Communication Center, known as Control, is recognized as an ACE Accredited Center of Excellence by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. This prestigious designation highlights our commitment to excellence in emergency dispatch services. As an ACE-accredited agency, we enjoy increased visibility in community service, enhanced support in litigation and liability management, and improved recruitment and retention, affirming the value and impact of our team’s work.
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