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Miles and Miles of Heart
Each year, a study called the Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals® Cardiovascular Benchmarks for Success compares success rates at high performing heart centers nationwide. The study evaluates nearly 1,000 U.S. hospitals by analyzing their outcomes for eight measures (mortality, complications, length of stay, cost, etc.) related to heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty and bypass surgery.
The Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals study ranked MeritCare Heart Center for the 9th time over the past 10 years. Only five hospitals across the nation have achieved this distinction. It's a challenge to achieve top 100-heart status, and for MeritCare to have received the honor repeatedly is truly a mark of excellence.
What separates MeritCare Heart Center from the rest? Every aspect of your care begins and ends at MeritCare Heart Center. Whether you're seeking prevention, treatment or rehabilitation, our experts are available any time of day or night. In times of an emergency, we assess your situation quickly and coordinate every aspect of your treatment. For many patients, blockages can be cleared in as little as 55 minutes with our balloon technique, when the national standard is 90. You may also take advantage of ground-breaking research that can prevent and treat future symptoms. While our national honors and recognized staff set us apart, our daily goal is to offer your heart unparalleled care.
While there are many honors/rankings available in the health-care industry, many are marketing packages that may be purchased for a fee. The Thomson Reuters study is independent; those listed don't pay for this honor or the rights to use it.
Having earned such a distinction, you can see why we're feeling inspired.
Posted Date: December 2008