Advanced Treatments
Timely treatment of a heart attack or stroke is critical for minimizing longterm damage. The newest treatments offer more hope for recovery and improved quality of life.
Accredited Chest Pain Centers
Accredited chest pain centers use a consistent plan of care to immediately triage and treat patients experiencing chest pain. Emergency departments have a specialized observation setting where physicians monitor patients to determine whether the symptoms represent a heart attack or another, less serious health concern such as heartburn.
Beating Heart Surgery
The beating heart surgical technique makes it possible to perform a bypass without stopping the heart or placing the patient on a heart-lung machine. Patients benefit from fewer blood transfusions, a decreased risk of stroke and a shorter hospital stay.
Community-Based Angioplasty
A catheter with a tiny balloon is entered into the blocked artery then gently inflated to open blockages. A stent may be inserted to keep the artery from closing again. Studies show heart attack survival is improved when treated with coronary angioplasty. Patients benefit from access to this lifesaving care close to home.
Robotic Surgery
The da Vinci surgical system integrates computer-enhanced technology – two robotic “hands” and a camera – with the technical skills of a trained surgeon to perform complex procedures through small incisions. Patients benefit from less invasive surgery, faster recovery time and less pain.
Nationally Certified Stroke Center
Emergency medical service personnel communicate with the hospital to ensure the patient receives a CT scan upon arrival. This allows a diagnosis to be made and a clot busting drug to be administered within the clinical window. Patients benefit from the increased opportunity for a positive outcome following a stroke.
