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UCLA Medical Center Recognized for Heart Attack Care

UCLA is one of 164 hospitals nationwide to receive an award from the American College of Cardiology Foundation.

was recognized for its heart attack care by the American College of Cardiology Foundation, announced Monday.

UCLA is one 164 hospitals nationwide to receive the award, called the NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2012. 

The award recognizes hospitals that treat heart attack patients according to the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association’s clinical guidelines, according to a press release.

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"To receive the award, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center consistently followed treatment guidelines outlined by the ACTION Registry-GWTG Premier program for eight consecutive quarters and met a performance standard of 90 percent for specific performance measures. Following these treatment guidelines improves adherence to clinical guideline recommendations, as well as monitors drug safety and the overall quality of care provided to heart attack patients."

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