Northwestern Hospital has received a top ranking in the nation for its rapid treatment of heart attack patients. The current recommendations are a door-to-balloon time (time from entry to emergency room to opening of artery in cath lab) of less than 120 min. In 2005, 93% of our MI patients met this guidline (compared to 30% at University of Chicago). I have to take pride in this and my small roll in obtaining these good results.
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I think of you every time we watch Grey's Anatomy. I'm sure it's just like TV show for you... :-)