The Aga Khan University Hospital Awarded Platinum Performance Achievement Award for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients

Karachi, Friday 12 July 2024: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has received the Chest Pain –
MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024. This is an award by the American
College of Cardiology’s (ACC) National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR). It places the Aga Khan
University Hospital, Karachi among the world’s top hospitals for offering high-quality cardiac care to heart
attack patients.
The Chest Pain – MI Registry empowers healthcare providers to consistently treat cardiac patients using
the latest science-based guidelines. It establishes a national standard for better understanding and
improving the quality, safety, and outcomes of care for patients with coronary artery disease, particularly
those at high risk of heart attack.
This award recognises AKUH’s success in bringing a higher standard of care to heart attack patients. To
receive the Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award, the AKUH has
demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain – MI Registry and performed at the highest level
on 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, AKU Health Services, Pakistan.
Full participation in the registry engages hospitals in a robust quality improvement process that uses data
to drive improvements in adherence to guideline recommendations and overall quality of care provided to
heart attack patients. AKUH has met ACC’s rigorous standards for treating heart attack patients,
demonstrating AKUH’s commitment and dedication to continuous improvement in the quality of care and
patient outcomes.
“This award is not only a recognition of our achievements but also a motivator for our future endeavours,”
said Dr Javed Majid Tai, Director 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, most importantly, as a motivator to further its mission of providing top-tier
healthcare to the community.