Taking good care of your heart can help reduce your risk of developing heart disease that leads to a heart attack, stroke or other serious complications. Cardiac care teams provide heart care services from helping you create a heart-healthy lifestyle to performing potentially lifesaving procedures in emergency situations.
Crestwood Medical Center has been recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI by the American College of Cardiology. In addition, in 2003, we joined a national registry that monitors patient outcomes for hospitals without onsite cardiac surgery. Our fastest door-to-balloon time is 14 minutes. The American College of Cardiology’s recommended door-to-balloon time is 90 minutes or less.
As a Chest Pain Center of Excellence, we collaborate with community partners to provide Early Heart Attack Care TM (EHAC®) and Hands-Only CPR education, as well as cardiovascular screenings to the Huntsville and surrounding communities.
The Cardiac Care Unit features:
- 20 progressive cardiac care patient rooms
- 8 medical intensive care patient rooms
- 6-bed outpatient cardiac care procedures unit
- A range of diagnostic cardiac procedures
Need to see a cardiac care specialist? Request an appointment today.
Our Recognitions:
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation, American College of Cardiology
- 2023 Get With The Guidelines® American Heart Association – AFib – Gold
- 2023 Get With The Guidelines® American Heart Association- Heart Failure – Gold
- 2020 Get With The Guidelines® American Heart Association – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
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