Hospital Care in Ecuador: My Angiogram Story & ICU Chaos

In this video, I’m opening up about a recent health scare I faced here in Ecuador. I had to undergo an angiogram at a private heart hospital in Manta, and the experience was eye-opening—not just medically, but culturally and financially too.

From dealing with severe fatigue and cold sweats to finding out I had endothelial dysfunction and coronary artery ectasia (yep, had to Google that one too), this was a ride. I walk you through the entire process—how I got diagnosed, what the procedure involved, the cost (including the $8,000 I had to pay upfront!), and the surprisingly chaotic ICU experience.

You’ll get the inside scoop on how hospital care works here, what to expect if you’re using private insurance (or thinking about IESS), and some of the wild stuff I encountered—from whistling staff in the ICU to mandatory family sleepovers!

Whether you’re an expat, planning to retire in Ecuador, or just curious how healthcare compares, this video pulls no punches.

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Links to know:
Facebook - Manta and Manabi Expats and Amigos -   / 323275021650751  

My Channel Video Index - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

My Google Docs document of useful information
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A...

Remember this folks.
A country might look good on paper, or on a YouTube video, but what about the “Chemistry” between you, the individual and the country and culture as a whole?
This is something we can’t know in advance. We can only make our move, dive in and test the waters…….and see how it goes.

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