Aurora
St. Luke's one of Top 17 hospitals in the nation
“The Best Hospital in the State… In Caring for Heart Attack
Patients.” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel June 27, 2007
According to a report released in June 2007 by the federal government's
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center is
rated the best hospital in the state of Wisconsin and one of the 17 best in the
nation in caring for heart attack patients. Factors contributing to this
distinction include:
24/7 heart care, which means having an interventional cardiologist and
full catheterization staff on site 24 hours a day, every day of the year
Quicker diagnosis and faster treatment to help reduce damage to the
heart muscle
Our distinction as an Accredited Chest Pain facility by the Society of
Chest Pain Centers
It is our dedication to delivering the highest quality heart care that is
allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.
How St. Luke's ranks nationally
3rd nationally in angioplasties (more than 2,000 procedures
5th for valve procedures (nearly 400)
9th nationally for bypass surgeries (nearly 600 procedures)
Just a partial list of our heart care "firsts" in the Midwest
Heart transplant in 1968
Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization (TMLR) in 1985
Artherectomy procedure in 1989
Heartmate Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) implant in 1994
Permanent VAD implant in 1998
One of the first in the country for atrial fibrillation implant and tilt table test for neuro syncope
From cardiac surgery to physical rehabilitation, from the emergency
department to cancer therapy, from obstetrics to orthopedics, every
department and patient at St. Luke's has benefited in some way from the
gifts of donors who cared enough to make a difference in the lives of
others.
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Aurora
St. Luke's one of Top 17 hospitals in the nation