Karachi (Khyber Mail): The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has been honored with the Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024 by the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR). This accolade places AKUH among the top hospitals globally for providing exceptional cardiac care to heart attack patients.
The Chest Pain – MI Registry enables healthcare providers to consistently apply the latest science-based guidelines in treating cardiac patients. It sets a national benchmark for improving the quality, safety, and outcomes of care for patients with coronary artery disease, especially those at high risk of heart attacks.
This award acknowledges AKUH’s excellence in elevating the standard of care for heart attack patients. To earn this recognition, AKUH demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain – MI Registry and excelled in specific performance measures.
“This award reflects our dedication to delivering top-tier cardiac care to our patients. It reinforces our commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and the community. Our doctors, nurses, and staff continue to strive for excellence to ensure our patients receive the highest standard of cardiovascular care,” said Dr. Farhat Abbas, CEO of AKU Health Services, Pakistan.
Participation in the registry involves a robust quality improvement process that uses data to enhance adherence to guideline recommendations and overall quality of care for heart attack patients. AKUH has met ACC’s rigorous standards, showcasing its commitment to continuous improvement in patient care and outcomes.
“This award is not only a recognition of our achievements but also a motivator for our future endeavors,” said Dr. Javed Majid Tai, Director of Cathlab and site Director for NCDR. “We remain committed to advancing our cardiac care services to provide top-quality, guideline-driven care for heart attack patients.”
This award serves as a catalyst for AKUH’s ongoing efforts to innovate and improve, ensuring that patients receive the best possible cardiovascular care. At AKUH, this recognition is a milestone in the journey towards excellence and a motivator to further its mission of providing top-tier healthcare to the community.