Congrats to Teams Helping Infirmary Achieve Recognition for STEMI Results

The Infirmary in Little Rock has received the Mission: Lifeline Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.

Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the most deadly type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication.

The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program’s goal is to reduce system barriers to prompt treatment for heart attacks, beginning with the 9-1-1 call and continuing through hospital treatment.

We are dedicated to improving the quality of care for our patients who suffer a heart attack, and the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program is helping us accomplish that goal through nationally respected clinical guidelines.

Celebrations (and photos!) gave praise and recognition to our many teams who work together daily to achieve these results, including Emergency, Cath Lab and Cardiology.

Watch videos on our YouTube channel here or go to the heart section of our website.