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Transradial cardiac catheterization
A standard offering for many patients since 1996 on the Dallas campus , more than 40 % of the total coronary angioplasties were performed via a transradial ( through the wrist ) approach in fiscal year 2024 . The transradial approach does not require strict bedrest as is usual for a catheterization from the leg . Patients can eat almost immediately and are able to go home in a few hours . For some patients lying motionless on their back for up to eight hours post-procedure may be challenging ; patients typically resume normal activities in a few days .
The Joint Commission Chest Pain Certification
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas , together with Baylor University Medical Center , achieved certification by The Joint Commission for Chest Pain .
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Platinum Performance Achievement Award
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas has demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain – MI Registry and performed at the highest level for specific performance measures to receive this award .
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Regionalized STEMI program
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas , together with Baylor University Medical Center , collaborate with area free-standing emergency departments , urgent care centers and community hospitals to provide quick treatment for patients who experience a STEMI — segment elevation myocardial infarction . Air transfers occur from surrounding areas . First medical contact to device time for STEMI patients is a key measurement for a STEMI patient transported to the emergency department . Fiscal year 2024 time reported for STEMIs is 70 minutes .
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Gold-Plus and Gold recognition
Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital — Dallas received multiple American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines ® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke , ultimately leading to more lives saved , shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital . The recognitions included receiving the Get With The Guidelines ® STEMI Receiving Center Gold-Plus recognition for its commitment to offering rapid , research-based care to people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as an ST elevation myocardial infarction ( STEMI ).
The hospital also received the Get With The Guidelines ® NSTEMI Gold Award . This achievement is based upon participation in Get With The Guidelines ® -CAD and meeting the required recognition criteria for data submitted through the 2023 calendar year . The Gold Award is given to organizations for their commitment to offering rapid , research-based care to people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction ( NSTEMI ) and is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date research-based guidelines for NSTEMI care as outlined by the American Heart Association .
Jeffrey Schussler , MD , FACC , FSCAI , Chief Medical Officer for Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital , is a member of the Board of Directors for the Dallas American Heart Association .