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Texas Health Facilities Recognized for Advanced Care of Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Diabetes

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Multiple Texas Health hospitals and joint ventures were recently recognized by the American Heart Association for their advanced care of patients with heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes. Sixteen Texas Health facilities received Get With The Guidelines recognition for heart attack treatment, and 14 were honored for stroke and diabetes care. The recognition highlights the commitment of Texas Health facilities to providing quality care, with a focus on treatment guidelines and quality improvement.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sixteen Texas Health hospitals and joint ventures received Get With The Guidelines recognition for heart attack treatment, with 14 facilities honored for stroke and diabetes care.
  • The American Heart Association recognized Texas Health facilities for their commitment to providing quality care, with a focus on treatment guidelines and quality improvement.
  • Texas Health facilities earned recognition for their advanced care of patients with heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes, with some receiving Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards.
  • The recognition is based on achievement in the Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease program, which focuses on both STEMI and NSTEMI.
  • Texas Health facilities also received recognition for their commitment to stroke care, with several hospitals earning Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards.
  • Fourteen Texas Health facilities received additional honors, earning the Association's Target: Type 2 Diabetes recognition for commitment to providing the most up-to-date, evidence-based care for individuals living with Type 2 diabetes who are hospitalized for a stroke.
  • Twelve Texas Health facilities were recognized for Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, highlighting organizations that have also earned Silver level or higher Get With The Guidelines honors.

Statistics:

  • 20 million adults in the U.S. will have a stroke by 2050, doubling from the current number.
  • Deaths from heart failure, arrhythmia, and hypertensive heart disease have increased by more than 80% in the U.S.
  • Heart disease and strokes claim more lives each year than all forms of cancer and chronic lower respiratory diseases combined.
  • 16 Texas Health hospitals and joint ventures received Get With The Guidelines recognition for heart attack treatment.
  • 14 Texas Health facilities received Get With The Guidelines recognition for stroke and diabetes care.
  • 12 Texas Health facilities were recognized for Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

Sources:

  • Texas Health Press Release, Aug. 12
  • American Heart Association, Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease
  • American Heart Association, Get With The Guidelines - Stroke
  • American Heart Association, Target: Type 2 Diabetes

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