Heart Attack

Excellence in Heart Attack Care

The cardiovascular specialists at Torrance Memorial understand that providing patients with prompt access to the best heart attack care saves lives. That's why Torrance Memorial - an ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) receiving center for South Bay patients - has been recognized as a regional and national leader in heart attack care.

Fastest Door-to-Balloon Time in the South Bay

As a STEMI receiving center, Torrance Memorial has the equipment, expertise and facilities to administer a procedure called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to treat blocked arteries that cause heart attacks. Thanks to collaboration and teamwork form our physicians, staff and emergency responders, Torrance Memorial has the fastest median "door-to-balloon" (D2B) time in the South Bay.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of a heart attack is based on symptoms, diagnostic tests, including labs.

• Blood Test
• Cardiac Catheterization
• Echocardiography (ECHO)
• Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

Treatment & Prevention

Treatment may include medications, coronary interventions or surgery.

• Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
• Impella® heart pump
• Angioplasty and Stents
• Bypass Surgery