Accredited Chest Pain Center
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is the first hospital in Alaska to earn accreditation as a Chest Pain Center from the American College of Cardiology. Our protocol-driven approach to heart care allows us to reduce time to treatment during the critical first stages of a heart attack.
To receive this accreditation, we integrated the industry's best practices and newest models into our cardiac care services. We work seamlessly with emergency services and other departments within our hospital to ensure patients get the treatment they need.
When patients come to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center's emergency room complaining of chest pain or discomfort, they receive immediate treatment to avoid as much heart damage as possible. The sooner a heart attack is treated, the less damage is done to the heart.
Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC)
Do you know the signs of a heart attack?
You may be surprised to learn that not all heart attacks occur the way they are portrayed in movies.
As part of our commitment to helping people live healthier, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center has partnered with the American College of Cardiology to present an online education tool on Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC). This free resource provides in-depth information on heart attack warning signs and how recognizing the signs and acting quickly can save hearts. Register for this free course today to learn what you should do in response to a heart attack.