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Timely recognition, treatment, and transfer are critical for patients experiencing a STEMI. Across Virginia, hospitals and EMS systems work every day to move patients through complex systems of care as quickly and safely as possible. But we also know that transfer processes, available resources, local protocols, and barriers can look very different from one community to another. The Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) Thrombolytics Workgroup is conducting a brief statewide

The VHAC Shock Workgroup is pleased to introduce the VHAC Cardiogenic Shock Case Conference, a dedicated name for the case-based learning component of the Workgroup’s ongoing efforts. The VHAC Shock Workgroup will continue its broader work focused on cardiogenic shock systems of care, protocols, data, quality improvement, and collaboration among hospitals and healthcare professionals across Virginia. The VHAC Cardiogenic Shock Case Conference provides a consistent forum for p

The Virginia Heart Attack Coalition is now accepting presentation submissions for upcoming VHAC Workgroup sessions. Healthcare teams across Virginia are invited to share case reviews, quality initiatives, workflow improvements, challenging cases, lessons learned, innovative practices, and system-level strategies that can help strengthen cardiovascular systems of care across the Commonwealth. This is an opportunity to share what is working, highlight real-world challenges, sup

Advancing Cardiac Surgery Data Management & Documentation Recently, the Virginia Cardiac Services Quality Initiative (VCSQI) and the Maryland Cardiac Surgery Quality Initiative (MCSQI) hosted a collaborative virtual workshop bringing together cardiac surgery data managers, clinicians, and quality leaders from across the country. The session focused on strengthening STS documentation practices, improving data abstraction workflows, and enhancing registry data quality through s

EMS professionals, dispatch teams, and healthcare partners are invited to participate in an upcoming Virginia OEMS-approved virtual continuing education session focused on strengthening ECG interpretation and STEMI recognition. Fundamentals of 12-Lead ECG will be presented by Bob Page, M.Ed, NRP, CCP, NCEE, CHSE, CHSOS, a nationally recognized EMS educator. This session is designed to enhance statewide ECG competency and support rapid, accurate STEMI identification across EMS

The Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) is pleased to share updates from the EMS Education (formerly ECG Education) Workgroup, a VHAC-led collaborative focused on advancing cardiovascular education related to pre-hospital clinical assessment, management, and transport. The workgroup has demonstrated strong engagement and clear direction, with leadership and momentum supported by workgroup champions Bob Page, M.Ed., NRP (Edutainment Consulting and Seminars, LLC ) and Yasmin

The Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) continues to make strides in improving emergency cardiac care across the state. Each of our...