The Medical Center Nationally Recognized For Its Commitment To Quality Care For Heart Attacks

Iris Stacker, Chief Executive Officer, announced that Delta Health System-The Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines^® – Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI GOLD recognition for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).

Each year, more than 546,000 people experience this type of dangerous heart attack,caused by a partial blockage of blood flow to the heart.[1] Like all heart attacks, this requires timely treatment to restore blood flow as quickly as possible.

“In the event of an NSTEMI heart attack, adherence to the American Heart Association’s guidelines is critical. These guidelines include specific recommendations for in-hospital care and cardiac rehabilitation post-discharge,” said Abhinav Goyal, M.D., MHS, FACC, FAHA, American Heart Association volunteer, professor in the Department of Cardiology at Emory School of Medicine with a joint appointment in the Department of Epidemiology and chief quality officer for the Emory Heart and Vascular Center.

The NSTEMI Center award is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date research-based guidelines for NSTEMI care as outlined by the American Heart Association.

“The Medical Center honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication to providing optimal care for heart attack patients,” said Stacker. The Mission: Lifeline program puts proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, so patients have the best possible chance of survival.”

About Delta Health System
Formed in 2020 as, Delta Health System, the non-profit organization has provided trusted and innovative healthcare from its flagship medical center located in Greenville, Mississippi for 75 years. With a mission to improve healthcare access in rural areas, Delta Health System provides the communities they serve with excellent service, compassionate care, and sustainable, quality medical care for generations to come.

About Get With The Guidelines^®

Get With The Guidelines^® is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines. Developed with the goal of saving lives and hastening recovery, Get With The Guidelines has touched the lives of more than 14 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.