Croup facts. 1  Croup is an infection of the larynx, trachea, and the bronchial tubes usually caused by viruses. 2  Croup is contagious, especially during the first few days of the illness. 3  A cough that sounds like a barking seal and a harsh raspy Darth Vader sound during inhalation are symptoms of croup.
Combined with its technologically advanced cardiac cath lab and two spacious 1,000 sq. ft. surgical suites make The Heart Center at Indian River Medical Center one of the most comprehensive cardiovascular programs in the country.
The goal is to get a heart attack patient to a cath lab within 90 minutes. Doctors Hospital opened its cath lab in November and has treated 70 patients there, including 12 experiencing heart attacks due to blockage. Romano said the lab's average time from door to balloon is 55 minutes. Time is muscle, he said.