Albany Medical Center Receives National Recognition for Exceptional Heart Attack Care

Albany Medical Center has received national recognition from the American Heart Association for its exceptional care of heart attack patients, particularly those with STEMI, a severe and dangerous type of heart attack. The hospital earned the Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center Silver Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll recognition for its commitment to rapid, research-based care. This achievement highlights Albany Medical Center's dedication to providing 24/7 support for STEMI patients, coordinating with referring hospitals and emergency medical services to provide guideline-directed care.

Key Takeaways:

Albany Medical Center received the Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center Silver Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll recognition from the American Heart Association.
The hospital demonstrated a commitment to rapid, research-based care for STEMI patients, a severe and dangerous type of heart attack.
Albany Medical Center also received the American Heart Association's Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for ensuring evidence-based care for patients with Type 2 diabetes hospitalized due to heart attack.
Over 30% of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) cases are classified as STEMI, caused by a complete blockage in a coronary artery, which requires timely treatment.
Albany Medical Center is the only academic medical center in the region, providing specialized expertise and the latest scientific studies and treatment options for cardiovascular events.

Statistics:

Over 1 million cases of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) require hospitalization in the U.S. each year. (Source: American Heart Association)
Approximately 30% of ACS cases are classified as STEMI, caused by a complete blockage in a coronary artery. (Source: American Heart Association)
The American Heart Association's STEMI Receiving Center award is earned by hospitals demonstrating a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date research-based guidelines for STEMI care.

Sources:

American Heart Association