American Heart Association Recognizes 328 Texas Hospitals for Improving Heart Disease and Stroke Outcomes

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The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines initiative has recognized 328 hospitals in Texas for participating in science-based care and providing lifesaving treatment to patients with heart disease and stroke. The initiative is a nationwide effort to ensure patients have access to high-quality care and improve outcomes for Americans experiencing these health crises. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the United States, and the American Heart Association sets standards for quality care to address these health concerns.

Key Takeaways:

  • The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines initiative recognizes hospitals that consistently follow up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure patients receive lifesaving care.
  • 328 hospitals in Texas are among the 4,800 nationwide that participate in the Get With The Guidelines initiative to improve heart disease and stroke outcomes.
  • Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the United States, respectively, making swift and proven treatment crucial for patient outcomes.
  • The American Heart Association sets the standards for high-quality, science-based care and access to ensure patients receive lifesaving treatment.
  • Michele Bolles, Senior Vice President of Quality, Outcomes Research and Analytics at the American Heart Association, emphasized the importance of accessible high-quality care for all patients.
  • The American Heart Association recognizes hospitals across the country for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure patients have access to lifesaving care.

Statistics:

  • 328 hospitals in Texas are recognized for participating in the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines initiative.
  • 4,800 hospitals nationwide participate in the Get With The Guidelines initiative.
  • Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the United States, with heart disease being the No. 1 cause and stroke being the No. 5 cause.

Sources:

  • American Heart Association
  • Healthy Hearts and Minds, One Hospital at a Time
  • U.S. News & World Report
  • heart.org/getwiththeguidelines
  • heart.org