Journal of the American Heart Association
Multidisciplinary Heart Team Model to Deliver Advanced Cardiovascular Care in a Public Safety‐Net Hospital
Background Implementation of guideline‐supported Multidisciplinary Heart Teams (MHT) for the management of complex cardiovascular disease has not been described in a public safety‐net hospital setting. In May 2023, an MHT was established at Los Angeles General Medical Center to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care to an underserved population in a resource‐constrained setting. Methods We conducted a retrospective review of all cases discussed by a comprehensive MHT at Los Angeles General Medical Center from Ma …