OHSU Comments on Heart Attack:
Oregon Health & Science University is Oregon’s only academic medical center. OHSU is a respected regional resource because of the knowledge, expertise and leading-edge medical technology that is available at OHSU Hospital, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, and their numerous clinics and specialized centers. Doctors from throughout Oregon refer patients to OHSU when the necessary level of care or expertise is not available closer to home. Because OHSU is one of two designated Level 1 trauma centers in Oregon, OHSU accepts many patients who are critically ill or injured. OHSU only transfers patients who no longer require its unique services and can be tranferred to a hospital that is closer to their homes and can continue their care. www.OHSUhealth.com/ReportCards
What is a heart attack?
A heart attack occurs when a blockage develops in one of the arteries that supply blood to
the heart. The blockage prevents blood flow and causes damage to the heart. When the
damage is severe, the heart has to work harder to pump blood. In severe cases, the heart
stops pumping and the patient may die. Skilled medical care immediately after a heart attack
can reduce the risk of death.
OHSU expertise with heart attack
OHSU has an extremely effective program for providing medical care to patients who have
heart problems.
OHSU results compared with other Oregon hospitals
In 2004 patients who were admitted to OHSU Hospital for a heart attack (acute myocardial
infarction) had a lower death rate (6.1%) than those who were treated in other Oregon
hospitals statewide (9.8%).
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