SMH Recognized as Sarasota County's First Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation
Coconut Telegraph
SRQ DAILY
SATURDAY DEC 29, 2018 |
The American College of Cardiology awarded Sarasota Memorial full accreditation this month as a designated Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation for demonstrated expertise in treating patients with chest pain.Sarasota Memorial is the first hospital in Sarasota County to receive the highest-level designation, which followed a rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack or cardiac arrest.
“This designation represents a systemwide commitment to reduce the mortality rate of heart patients with a unified and effective approach in treating patients with chest pain,” said Cardiologist James Fox, MD, on behalf of Sarasota Memorial’s Cardiology Department. “And it is a testament to the diligence and dedication of our entire cardiac care team, from EMS first responders to the physicians, clinicians and staff in our emergency care center, cardiac catheterization lab, cardiology, nursing, and diagnostic services.”
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