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Chest Pain Center Accreditation
Tucson Heart Hospital, Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Carondelet
St. Mary’s Hospital have become the first hospitals in Southern Arizona with
Accredited Chest Pain Centers.
Accreditation is granted by the
Society of
Chest Pain Centers, an international nonprofit that works to improve
care for patients with acute coronary syndromes and acute heart failure. To
qualify, hospitals must meet or exceed stringent standards for the rapid
diagnosis and treatment of heart attacks.
What does this mean to you?
If you or a loved one is experiencing the
symptoms of a possible heart attack,
you will receive efficient and effective care at any of our three hospitals
in Tucson. Whether you are on the Eastside, Westside or near Midtown, we
have you covered.
When minutes count, a quick, systematic response offers the best
chance for a good outcome.
From the time you enter the emergency center, we work to ensure you are
quickly seen by a physician. The rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
of potential heart attacks save lives and prevent damage to heart muscle.
Physicians, clinicians, and associates across the hospital will work in
concert to give you the right care. We also will carefully monitor your
condition – ensuring that you are not sent home too early or required to
stay longer than necessary.
According to a national study led by an Emory University researcher,
Accredited Chest Pain Centers perform better on the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services’ core measures for heart attack care
than non-accredited hospitals.1
Carondelet’s three Accredited Chest Pain Centers. Three more reasons to
trust your heart to Carondelet.
1 Science Daily, July 9, 2008
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