I would go and mention the heart condition and tell them you are short of breath (and maybe some pain?). That'll get 'em to let you in. Whatever works.
Its not recommended but here sometimes people have to go to the ER hammered to get into a detox. Sometimes they say that they want to hurt themselves. Its the real truth. It sucks that it has to happen that way. I think I have heard of people getting the active alkie "one last bottle" and let them get their load on so they wont resist as much going to the hospital/detox and then pass out while they wait for the hospital to find them one if they dont have or take the persons insurance. I have state provided health insurance and have been turned down at the local detox/psych ward but if I have been drinking they have always found me a place to go. Not always the nicest place, but a place so that I am safe from myself taking another drink or hurting myself.
Just my experience.
It happened last night.
I dont recommend it and have never gotten anyone but myself that "one last bottle".
I hate this friggin disease.