Karachi, Friday 12 July 2024: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has received the Chest Pain \u2013
\nMI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024. This is an award by the American
\nCollege of Cardiology\u2019s (ACC) National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR). It places the Aga Khan
\nUniversity Hospital, Karachi among the world\u2019s top hospitals for offering high-quality cardiac care to heart
\nattack patients.
\nThe Chest Pain \u2013 MI Registry empowers healthcare providers to consistently treat cardiac patients using
\nthe latest science-based guidelines. It establishes a national standard for better understanding and
\nimproving the quality, safety, and outcomes of care for patients with coronary artery disease, particularly
\nthose at high risk of heart attack.
\nThis award recognises AKUH\u2019s success in bringing a higher standard of care to heart attack patients. To
\nreceive the Chest Pain \u2013 MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award, the AKUH has
\ndemonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain \u2013 MI Registry and performed at the highest level
\non specific performance measures.
\n\u201cThis award reflects our dedication to delivering top-tier cardiac care to our patients. It reinforces our
\ncommitment to the health and well-being of our patients and the community. Our doctors, nurses and staff
\ncontinue to strive for excellence to ensure our patients receive the highest standard of cardiovascular
\ncare,\u201d said Dr Farhat Abbas, CEO, AKU Health Services, Pakistan.
\nFull participation in the registry engages hospitals in a robust quality improvement process that uses data
\nto drive improvements in adherence to guideline recommendations and overall quality of care provided to
\nheart attack patients. AKUH has met ACC\u2019s rigorous standards for treating heart attack patients,
\ndemonstrating AKUH\u2019s commitment and dedication to continuous improvement in the quality of care and
\npatient outcomes.
\n\u201cThis award is not only a recognition of our achievements but also a motivator for our future endeavours,\u201d
\nsaid Dr Javed Majid Tai, Director Cathlab and site Director for NCDR. \u201cWe remain committed to
\nadvancing our cardiac care services to provide top-quality, guideline-driven care for heart attack patients.\u201d
\nThis award serves as a catalyst for AKUH\u2019s ongoing efforts to innovate and improve, ensuring that
\npatients receive the best possible cardiovascular care. At AKUH, this recognition is a milestone in the
\njourney towards excellence and, most importantly, as a motivator to further its mission of providing top-tier
\nhealthcare to the community.<\/p>\n
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Karachi, Friday 12 July 2024: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has received the Chest Pain \u2013 MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024. This is an award by the American College of Cardiology\u2019s (ACC) National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR). It places the Aga […]<\/p>\n
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