When a person suffers a severe type of heart attack known as a STEMI (ST segment elevation myocardial infarction), immediate intervention can be the difference between life and death.
A STEMI is a type of heart attack in which the artery is completely blocked by the blood clot. When a patient experiences STEMI, all of the heart muscle areas being supplied by the blocked artery start to die. Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of these blockages that produce heart attacks its also the number one killer in both men and women in the US.
Barnes-Jewish Hospitals Heart & Vascular Center takes a team approach to treating STEMI throughout all levels of cardiac care, including the EMS and ER staff. Their Rapid Response approach to patient care is choreographed for maximum speed and minimum delay. Ranked among the nations best by U.S. News & World Report, Barnes-Jewish Hospitals comprehensive treatment makes it a national leader in heart and vascular care.
For more information, visit http://www.barnesjewish.org/heart-vascular
