We are part of a national project by ambulance services to improve
the care given to patients suspected of suffering a
heart attack or
stroke.
Early and effective treatment of heart attack
and stroke gives patients the best chances of survival.
Known as the Ambulance Services Cardiovascular
Quality Initiative, the project aims to close the gaps in levels of
care given by ambulance services across England.
To give this group of patients the best care
possible we want to ensure that they are all given the same
assessment and treatment for their condition.
Heart attack treatment
Patients suspected of suffering from a heart
attack should expect to be:
- offered aspirin
- offered glyceryl nitrate
- asked about their pain levels
before and after treatment
- offered pain relief.
Read more about heart
attack treatment.
Stroke treatment
Patients suspected of suffering from a stroke
should expect our staff to:
- perform a FAST test to check for signs of a stroke
- measure their blood glucose
level
- measure their blood pressure
level
Read more about stroke
treatment.
The Ambulance Service Cardiovascular Quality Initiative is
organised by
The Health Foundation.