Evansville, Indiana – Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 4 causes of death in the United States, respectively, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. Studies show patients can experience better outcomes when care teams consistently follow evidence-based treatment guidelines.
Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest science-backed guidelines. As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines programs, Ascension St. Vincent Evansville qualified for the awards by demonstrating a sustained commitment to improving the quality of cardiovascular care, according to a news release.
“Ascension St. Vincent Evansville is committed to delivering high-quality care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely, appropriate care for heart attacks and strokes,” said Ascension St. Vincent Evansville President Zach Zirkelbach. “Get With The Guidelines programs help our teams put proven science into practice every day, supporting better outcomes so more people in the Evansville area can live longer, healthier lives.”…