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...and if you are having a heart attack, the more time it takes
to open a blockage, the more your heart muscle can be damaged. At St. Joseph
Medical Center, our Emergency and Heart Institute staffs are rated in the top
tier of all hospitals in America for providing quick treatment for people with
heart problems.
Our Heart Institute team consistently performs procedures to open clogged
arteries within 90 minutes of arrival at St. Joseph's Emergency Room in Bern
Township.
Our swift response is measured against national standards as established by
the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and Center for Medicare/Medicaid
Services (CMS), two organizations that hospitals work with to develop high
quality standards.
Our close involvement with these groups means St. Joseph's heart patients are
receiving quality care that has been proven in leading hospitals across the
country to be the most innovative, safe and effective.
About The Heart Institute
The Heart Institute at St. Joseph Medical Center has a rich history of
providing high-tech care with a human touch. Based on a solid foundation of
expertise in cardiac care, our range of services for heart patients has
continued to grow over the years.
The Cardiology facilities include a specialized
operating room for open-heart surgery, and two modern cardiac catheterization
labs. Many factors have contributed to the success of Cardiology Department at
St. Joseph Medical Center. But, by far, it's the expertise, quality and
commitment of the physicians, the nursing and technician staff that has
enabled us to offer a sophisticated yet patient-friendly care setting.
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