Category: Heart Attack
10 Risk factors equal 90% of stroke
A recent study has shown that there are 10 risk factors associated with 90% of the risk of having a stroke. And these risk factors can be modified!
HeartCaring program
HeartCaring® “Your Heart is in Your Hands”
This program works to prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases and conditions in high-risk, under-diagnosed populations like women.
Make the right call
Effort Encourages Use of 9-1-1
“Make the Right Call” campaign will also recognize EMS workers
It can mean the difference between life and death. Calling 9-1-1 for medical emergencies may seem clear if it’s a catastrophic event. But, when it’s less clear, like when the less obvious symptoms of a stroke or heart attack occur, many people aren’t sure if they should call 9-1-1. However, the decision to make that call at the onset of symptoms can have a dramatic effect on a person’s recovery or survival.
The importance of Blood Pressure
What should my blood pressure be? Why does it matter how high my blood pressure is? Is this something that I should monitor?
Lots of questions about blood pressure measurement. Let's talk about why it is important.
Sudden Cardiac death in teens
Every year you read about young, healthy teens and adolescents dying after physical exertion. How do you keep your child from being one of them?
Heart Stents more commonplace
Former President Bill Clinton's heart condition and recent hospitalization highlights the use of stents in treating blocked arteries around the heart.–
This story was published this morning on WBAY Channel 2 News
320 slice CT scanner
It's arrived! The new Toshiba Aquilion One 320 slice CT scanner has been installed this week in the new Bellin Emergency Department!
This is the FIRST and the ONLY 320 slice CT scanner in Wisconsin. Read about the great advantages this advanced technology will bring to patients in the community.
Why is smoking bad for you?
Overall, about 47 million Americans still smoke cigarettes. It makes me wonder if everyone really knows why they are bad for us. It makes me wonder, what the barriers are to get them to quit smoking. Read on for some facts and some tips.
Fast, high quality heart attack treatment
When that moment of crisis hits you: your husband, father, wife, grandparent or some other person that you love is having a heart attack. What do you do? Where should you go?
Wouldn't it be nice if you already knew which hospital had the best outcomes and quality measures around heart attack? So there would be no question in your mind. Call 911 and tell them you want to go to Bellin Hospital. And this is why....
Heart Healthy Hunting
Did you know?
In the early days of the American Frontier the skin of a male deer was worth a dollar -- which is how we got the term "buck" for a $1 bill
Cardiac CT
“Recent advances in CT technology have transformed Cardiac CT from an interesting new technology into a “game-changing” technology that will revolutionize the care of patients with chest pain and change the way we practice medicine.” – Christopher Wolfram, MD, FACC - Cardiology Associates of Green Bay
What a Cool thing to do for people!
In October of 2007, Bellin Hospital began offering therapeutic hypothermia to patients who had suffered cardiac arrest. This "cool" new therapy, actually cools the body temperature, and helps to save your brain if you have had a heart attack.
Video: The Artery Explorer
Watch this great educational video from AstraZeneca to increase awareness and knowledge about cardiovascular disease.
What is most important during your heart attack?
It’s called door-to-balloon time.
3 Things Every Woman Should Know About Heart Attacks
There are three things every women should know about heart attacks.....watch........
30 day mortality rate after heart attack improved nationally
30-Day Acute Myocardial Infarction Deaths
Down Since Mid-1990s
Bellin Memorial Hospital 30-day mortality after AMI
lower than national rate
Video: Prevention of heart disease and stroke
Click on this link to watch the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) video on reducing your risk for heart disease and stroke.
http://www.pcna.net/about/photos/index.php
Bellin Heart Care is the Best in the area!
Bellin's report is BETTER than US National rate for death after heart attack according to a recent report from the Hospital Quality Alliance www.hospitalqualityalliance.org
In a reporting period from July 2005 through June 2008, Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, is the only area hospital to be ranked BETTER than the US National rate in mortality (death) after Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI or heart attack). See this link: http://tinyurl.com/l6dhxx
