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Instead of saying this term, the acronym WCD is often used for this phrase for ease and to save time
What is Wearable Cardio Defibrillator (LifeVest)
This ejection fraction (EF) is needed for patients to qualify for a LifeVest for insurance coverage
What is less than 35%
Unfortunately, only this percentage of patients are medically optimized 60 to 90 days post hospitalization on optimal medical therapy
What is 18%
The number of patients appropriately treated per day with the Lifevest in the US
What is 3
The amount of time a Lifevest will take to deliver a shock once an arrhythmia is detected
What is 60 seconds
If a patient needs a Lifevest but is not insured, this form of payment, aka "King", is also accepted
What is Cash
This is the most powerful predictor of mortality in heart failure
What is ejection fraction
Formerly known as South Chicago Community Hospital, this is the year the name was changed to Trinity after a $15.5M upgrade
When is 1993
This was the year the LifeVest was FDA approved
What is 2002
These two individuals refer to themselves as "Best Friends", but this is often disputed by others
Who are Kelly and Shronda
This is the amount of time that patients with acute MI and EF <35% are at their highest risk of mortality, up to 96%.
What is the first 3 months after an MI
This is the total weight of the Lifevest
What is 3lbs
Ghana, the country of origin of this Cardiology nurse who is often referred to as Olivia Pope, the problem solver.
Who is Joyce
The place where Missy met her x-husband
What is the cath lab
These are the names in reverse chronologic order of the last 5 Cardiology managers at Trinity
Who are Lue, Missy, John, Michele K, and MaryJoe