ST. CLOUD, Fla. — Residents of St. Cloud and surrounding communities now have faster access to advanced, life-saving cardiac care as Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital has launched a new STEMI (ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction) program, providing around-the-clock emergency treatment for patients experiencing the most severe type of heart attack.
The new program features a dedicated cardiac care team and a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization laboratory available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The initiative is designed to significantly reduce the time between a patient’s arrival at the hospital and the restoration of blood flow to the heart — a critical factor in improving survival and reducing long-term heart damage.
According to the hospital, the goal is to diagnose patients and begin treatment within 90 minutes of arrival at the emergency department, in line with recommendations from the American Heart Association.
“Every minute counts when someone is having a major heart attack — the sooner our team can open that blocked artery, the better the chance of saving heart muscle and reducing permanent damage,” said Prakrut Patel, an interventional cardiologist with Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute – St. Cloud.
Patel said the new STEMI program allows patients to receive advanced cardiac care closer to home rather than being transported to another facility, saving valuable time during one of the most critical medical emergencies.
“Through this STEMI program, our patients can receive the advanced cardiac care they need much closer to home, without losing valuable time during emergency transport outside St. Cloud,” Patel said. “It also enables a patient’s loved ones to remain close by, which supports their recovery. We are proud to offer this exceptional level of compassionate, specialized care to the community we are grateful to serve.”
The launch represents another expansion of specialized healthcare services at Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital, giving residents of southern Osceola County quicker access to advanced cardiovascular treatment without leaving the community.
Heart disease remains one of the leading health concerns in Florida and across the nation. Hospital officials noted that approximately 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in Florida each year, underscoring the importance of rapid diagnosis and treatment for cardiac emergencies.
The new STEMI program strengthens Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital’s ability to respond immediately to life-threatening heart attacks, providing patients with the specialized expertise and technology needed when every minute matters.
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital Lanza Programa STEMI para Brindar Atención Más Rápida a Pacientes con Ataques Cardíacos
ST. CLOUD, Florida. — Los residentes de St. Cloud y las comunidades cercanas ahora cuentan con acceso más rápido a atención cardíaca avanzada gracias al lanzamiento del nuevo programa STEMI (Infarto Agudo de Miocardio con Elevación del Segmento ST) en Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital, diseñado para atender las formas más graves de ataques cardíacos las 24 horas del día, los siete días de la semana.
El nuevo programa incluye un equipo especializado en atención cardíaca y un moderno laboratorio de cateterismo cardíaco disponible las 24 horas, permitiendo que los pacientes reciban tratamiento de emergencia sin tener que ser trasladados a otro hospital, reduciendo así el tiempo crítico para salvar el músculo cardíaco.
El objetivo del hospital es diagnosticar al paciente e iniciar el tratamiento en un plazo de 90 minutos desde su llegada al departamento de emergencias, siguiendo las recomendaciones de la American Heart Association.
“Cada minuto cuenta cuando una persona está sufriendo un ataque cardíaco grave. Mientras más rápido podamos abrir la arteria bloqueada, mayores serán las posibilidades de salvar el músculo cardíaco y reducir el daño permanente”, expresó Prakrut Patel, cardiólogo intervencionista del Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute – St. Cloud.
Patel señaló que este nuevo programa permitirá que los pacientes reciban atención cardíaca avanzada mucho más cerca de sus hogares, evitando valiosos minutos de traslado y permitiendo que sus familiares permanezcan cerca durante su recuperación.
Las enfermedades cardíacas continúan siendo una de las principales causas de muerte en Florida y en todo el país. Con este nuevo programa STEMI, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital fortalece su capacidad para responder de manera inmediata a emergencias cardíacas, ofreciendo tecnología de última generación y atención especializada cuando cada segundo puede marcar la diferencia.
