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July 13, 2012 15:55 ET | Source: American Heart Association

Hospitals Recognized for Heart Disease and Stroke Care

DALLAS, July 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finding the right hospital for treating heart disease and stroke just got easier, thanks to a new online tool from the American Heart Association/American...
July 10, 2012 16:00 ET | Source: American Heart Association

Despite Benefit, Hospitals Not Always Alerted of Incoming Stroke Patients

Study Highlights: Stroke patients receive faster treatment when emergency medical services (EMS) personnel notify hospitals a possible stroke patient is en route. However, emergency...
June 25, 2012 11:44 ET | Source: American Heart Association

New Program to Improve In-Hospital Atrial Fibrillation Care

News Release Highlights: The American Heart Association will expand its Get With The Guidelines® quality improvement program to improve the care of patients hospitalized with atrial...
May 10, 2012 16:00 ET | Source: American Heart Association

Clot-Busting Drug Safe for Stroke Patients Taking Blood Thinner

Highlights: It's safe to treat acute ischemic stroke patients who take the blood thinner warfarin with the clot-busting drug tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) when used according to American...
March 13, 2012 16:00 ET | Source: American Heart Association

Hospital Survival Differs Among Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Heart Failure Patients Depending on Heart Function

Study Highlights: Among heart failure patients with preserved, or normal, heart function, Hispanics are more likely than non-Hispanic whites to survive their hospital stays. Among patients...