Chest Pain Center
Carlsbad Medical Center is an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our protocol-driven approach to heart care allows us to reduce time to treatment during the critical first stages of a heart attack.
To receive this accreditation, we integrated the industry's best practices and newest models into our cardiac care services. We work seamlessly with emergency services and other departments within our hospital to ensure patients get the treatment they need.
Carlsbad Medical Center is designated as the official STEMI-receiving hospital in Eddy County. A STEMI (ST segment elevation myocardial infarction) is a serious heart attack in which a major artery to the heart is completely blocked. It is also a recipient of The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation, which reflects our commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
When patients come to the Carlsbad Medical Center emergency room complaining of chest pain or discomfort, they receive immediate treatment to avoid as much heart damage as possible. The sooner a heart attack is treated, the less damage is done to the heart.