St. Joseph's Health Receives American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Award

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St. Joseph's Health, a leading healthcare provider in Syracuse, New York, has been recognized for its exceptional stroke care by the American Heart Association. The hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award, which acknowledges its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care and ensuring patients receive the best possible treatment. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of St. Joseph's Health's stroke team, led by Dr. Fahed Saada, Neurologist and Stroke Program Director.

Key Takeaways:

  • St. Joseph's Health received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care.
  • The hospital adheres to research-based guidelines, minimizing the long-term effects of a stroke and preventing death.
  • Get With The Guidelines - Stroke is an in-hospital program that promotes consistent adherence to guidelines, leading to improved survival rates and reduced disability.
  • Dr. Fahed Saada, Neurologist and Stroke Program Director, emphasized the importance of timely and effective care, stating, "Stroke care is time-sensitive, and our ability to act quickly and effectively can make all the difference in a patient's recovery."
  • St. Joseph's Health also received the American Heart Association's Target: Stroke Honor Roll award and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for its commitment to evidence-based care.
  • Participating in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates.

Statistics:

  • According to the American Heart Association, stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S.
  • A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts.
  • Get With The Guidelines - Stroke program participants associated with improved patient outcomes, including:

+ Increased use of clot-dissolving medications

+ Increased use of antithrombotic agents

+ Decreased median door-to-needle time (29.6 minutes vs. 64.9 minutes)

Sources:

  • American Heart Association
  • Get With The Guidelines - Stroke program
  • St. Joseph's Health
  • Contify.com