Emergency Cardiac Care
As a leader in emergency cardiac services, Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital delivers:
- rapid response
- coordinated care
- highly skilled professionals
- world-class facilities
The result is unparalleled care.
Rapid Response
The Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern has set the standard for response time to emergency cardiac needs that hospitals nationwide are adopting.
Coordinated care
A high level of coordination that includes customized training for hospitals to implement the Level 1 Heart Attack protocol.
Highly skilled professionals
Two cardiologists are on-site at all times. In addition, five cardiothoracic surgeons and other specialized staff are available to respond to emergencies.
World-class facilities
Abbott Northwestern's Heart Hospital opened in the spring of 2005. It includes five cardiac cath labs and four dedicated cardiology surgical suites.
When a heart attack isn't just a heart attack
Beyond pioneering the Level 1 Heart Attack protocol, MHI at Abbott Northwestern is poised to deliver excellent cardiology care for any heart-related emergency, including:
- aortic dissection
- critical limb ischemia
- cardiac arrest
Cardiac Surgical Services
Minneapolis Cardiothoracic Surgery Consultants join the MHI cardiologists to provide excellent cardiac services. These professionals work closely to continue the pioneering reputation of the Minneapolis Heart Institute.
Scope of Care
Abbott Northwestern Hospital is recognized as a regional health care leader. We provide complete medical, surgical and critical care for patients age 12 and up. Due to the complex cases we treat and the results we have achieved, we garner national acclaim for neuroscience, spine and other services.
Improving Through Research
MHI continues to provide:
- dividualized education for each hospital, clinic and ambulance service to implement the Level 1 Heart Attack protocol
- quality improvement data for referring facilities to ensure our partners have complete data on their patients
- feedback to referring facilities regarding compliance with national medication guidelinesand transfer times for each patient
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