Ambulance Service’s Life-Saver
July 13, 2007
NORTH West Ambulance Service is the UK’s third best for treating heart attack patients before they reach hospital.
A report from the myocardial infarction national audit project reveals the service is exceeding the national average by 4%.
Over the past year this means that nearly 1,000 heart attack patients have received life-saving treatment within 60 minutes of calling for help.
Kevin Mackway Jones, medical director for North West Ambulance Service, said: “We are delighted with today’s news that we are one of the leading ambulance services in managing heart attack patients.”
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