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BENEFICIARY: THE HEART INSTITUTEThe Heart Institute at Virginia Mason Medical Center: Better Heart Care for Our CommunityPREMIER DIAGNOSTIC CAPABILITIES ACROSS THE PUGET SOUND REGIONTesting quality is critical to the accurate diagnosis of cardiac conditions. Thanks to proceeds from the Boeing Classic,the Heart Institute at Virginia Mason Medical Center is now able to offer noninvasive cardiac testing at every VirginiaMason location throughout the Puget Sound region.From Lynnwood to Federal Way, Issaquah to Bainbridge Island and points beyond, residents of our area now haveaccess to the highest standard of cardiac testing close to home.Cardiovascular lab capabilities are an important part of the cardiologist’s arsenal to diagnose cardiac symptoms. Thislevel of access to critical diagnostic capabilities would not be possible without the generous contributions from thesupport of Virginia Mason’s friends and the support of the Boeing Classic.MAKING STRIDES IN THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURECongestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which a problem with the structure or function of the heart impairsits ability to supply sufficient blood flow to meet the body’s needs. Mostly due to costs of hospitalization, heart failurecosts have been estimated to amount to more than $35 billion in the United States.Although some patients survive many years, progressive disease is associated with an overall annual mortality rateof 10 percent. Most patients with CHF end up back in the hospital, and 20 percent of patients are likely readmittedwithin 30 days.At Virginia Mason, The Heart Institute is actively working to take better care of patients with CHF beyond the wallsof the hospital. Using an integrated electronic medical record and coordinating care across primary care andcardiology, The Heart Institute is providing patients with a more reliable system of care to decrease mortality andhospital readmission.Enhancements are also being made in staffing to improve care for this challenging condition. The Heart Institutenow employs a cardiologist whose specialty is heart failure. The Heart Institute’s goal is to be a national leader in thecare of patients with congestive heart failure.ON THE HORIZONThe Heart Institute at Virginia Mason continues its tradition of innovation for better heart care for the residents ofour communities. Highlights include:Chest Pain: The Heart Institute, employing tools of the Virginia Mason Production System, isdeveloping a new chest pain treatment model including same-day access for evaluation of chest pain, 100 percentpatient satisfaction, evidence-based practice eliminating unnecessary care or testing, reducing employee absenteeism,and affordability. Chest pain is one of the most commonly reported health problems and a significant cost burden toindividuals, employers and our society.Cardiac Risk Screening: The Heart Institute is re-tooling its Heart Attack and Stoke PreventionClinic to be able to deliver risk assessment at the workplace and target more members of our community who may beundiagnosed or unaware of risk factors associated with cardiac disease. In addition, the heart attack and stroke riskassessment process is being enhanced with personalized assessment tools that are evidence-based and tailored toage, ethnicity and gender.New Hospital Addition: Virginia Mason Medical Center’s new hospital addition will include new,state-of-the-art cardiac laboratories and a completely redesigned flow of care for a more integrated care experience.The Heart Institute at Virginia Mason Medical Center is known across the Pacific Northwest for highly specializedservices, exceptional outcomes and its unique Team Medicine approach to patient care. Virginia Mason’s HeartInstitute is rated among the best in Washington for cardiac surgery and has received numerous awards of distinction,including the highest possible rating for valve replacement surgery from HealthGrades®, a national health care ratingscompany.8