Patients arriving at BCH and EGH with heart attack from blocked coronary artery are transferred directly to Cardiac Catheterization Lab at BCH
Eligibility / Target Population
For patients with heart attack from blocked coronary artery
Fees
None - covered by OHIP
Languages
English
Area Served
Peel Region
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Patients arriving with heart attacks arising from a blocked coronary artery are offered safe and effective care * these patients bypass the Emergency Department at Brampton Civic Hospital and go straight to BCH cardiac catheterization lab * cardiologists will use a balloon catheter and stent to quickly open the blocked artery
Patients at Etobicoke General are immediately directed to Brampton Civic Hospital
Wheelchair Accessible
