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VHAC Meeting Recap — Standardize. Share. Move Faster.
Held at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond • 2025 Fall Statewide Meeting Virginia is tightening cardiovascular care by standardizing pathways, expanding registry coverage, and attacking stubborn delay—especially in the ED. The day hinged on two anchors: State of the State from Peter O’Brien, MD — Co-Founder, VHAC (Centra Lynchburg) and a cardiogenic shock deep-dive from Shashank Sinha, MD (Inova Fairfax). State of the State — Peter O’Brien, MD — Co-Founder, VHAC (Centra

Sherri White
6 days ago5 min read
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Don’t miss it: STEMI pre-hospital care (Oct 1) + VHAC Statewide & VCSQI Fall Meeting (Oct 8–9)
Fast-moving, high-value education: STEMI, cardiogenic shock, PBM, TAVR, and more. CE included. We invite you and your teams to attend a...

Sherri White
Sep 302 min read
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VHAC & VCSQI Announce Finalized Cardiogenic Shock Protocol
We are proud to announce the release of the Virginia Statewide Cardiogenic Shock Protocol, officially approved on August 5, 2025, by the...

Sherri White
Aug 61 min read
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When the Code Is Wrong, the Care Suffers: Why MI Misclassification Matters to Virginia Hospitals
Accurate data saves lives. That’s why a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology  (JACC ) should...

Sherri White
Aug 41 min read
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Standardizing Excellence: VHAC Releases Pre-Hospital STEMI Data Definitions
The Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) is proud to announce the release of the Pre-Hospital STEMI Data Definitions , developed by the...

Sherri White
Jul 281 min read
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Critical Gaps in STEMI Care: Delays and Institutional Variability Undermine Outcomes
Must reads: Delays in STEMI Treatment Remain Common, Tied to Worse PCI Outcomes | https://www.tctmd.com/.../delays-stemi-treatment-remain...

Sherri White
Jun 231 min read
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Tracking STEMI Treatment Times: Why Every Second Matters
When a patient experiences a ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)—a severe type of heart attack—every second between the onset of...

Sherri White
Mar 192 min read
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VHAC Clinical Workgroups: March 2025 Updates
The Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) continues to make strides in improving emergency cardiac care across the state. Each of our...

Sherri White
Mar 102 min read
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New ACC/AHA ACS Guidelines: A Milestone in Cardiovascular Care
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA)Â have released updated comprehensive guidelines for the...

Sherri White
Mar 62 min read
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Announcing the VHAC Patient Panel Discussion: Voices of Cardiac Care
The Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) is proud to support the VCSQI Patient Panel Discussion , taking place on Thursday, December 5,...

Sherri White
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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Happy Thanksgiving from VCSQI and VHAC!
Thanksgiving is a time to slow down, reflect, and appreciate the people and moments that make life special. At the Virginia Cardiac...

Sherri White
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Celebrating Virginia’s 2024 EMS Mission: Lifeline Award Winners
We are excited to announce the 2024 EMS Mission: Lifeline Award  winners in Virginia, recognizing the outstanding EMS agencies that have...

Sherri White
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) Statewide Meeting Recap - September 26, 2024.
On September 26, 2024, the Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) hosted its highly anticipated annual Statewide Meeting  at the Boar’s...

Sherri White
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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📰 Must-Read: Long-Term Outcomes for PCI in First-Time STEMI Patients
Discover the findings of a groundbreaking study on the 10-year survival rates of patients after their first ST-segment elevation...

Sherri White
Aug 2, 20241 min read
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Join Our Team as a Regional Leader!
Are you a recognized leader in cardiac practices such as shock, heart failure, and more? Do you have a passion for driving operational...

Sherri White
Jul 20, 20242 min read
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VHAC Survey Invitation: Enhancing STEMI Patient Care Practices - Deadline: July 13, 2024
Dear Valued Members, As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of care for STEMI patients, the VHAC ED Bypass & False...

Sherri White
Jun 25, 20241 min read
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Save the Date: VHAC Statewide Meeting on September 26, 2024
The Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) is excited to announce our upcoming Statewide Meeting on September 26, 2024, at the beautiful...

Sherri White
Apr 11, 20241 min read
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Join Our Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Response Team Workgroup
As we continue to strive for excellence in patient care, we recognize the importance of staying ahead in the management and treatment of...

Sherri White
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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A Heartfelt Mission: Unveiling the Virginia Heart Attack Coalition's New Vision and Mission
In the heart of Virginia, a transformative wave is sweeping across the cardiovascular care landscape, promising a future where every...

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Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Empowering Heart Health in Virginia: The VHAC Workgroups Initiative
The Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) is at the forefront of a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing cardiovascular care...

Sherri White
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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