Methodist University Hospital Earns Third Consecutive Recognition for Excellence in Cardiovascular Emergency Care

The highly esteemed National Cardiovascular Data Registry Chest Pain ― MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023 has once again been conferred upon Methodist University Hospital by the American College of Cardiology.

Methodist University Hospital continues to make waves in the medical field as it secures its third consecutive annual recognition as one of the leading hospitals nationwide

This award serves as a testament to the Methodist University Hospital’s unwavering commitment to delivering superior medical services to individuals encountering chest pain episodes.

The significance of this achievement cannot be overstated, particularly in the Mid-South region where heart disease-related complications persist as the primary cause of mortality, surpassing even cancer and complications stemming from COVID-19, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Oluwaseun Akinseye, the director of cardiac services at Methodist University Hospital, expressed the Methodist University Hospital’s pride in receiving this prestigious accolade. Akinseye emphasized that the award solidifies the hospital’s prominent status within the medical community and its dedication to upholding the utmost standards of excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of acute chest pain.

Hospitals are rigorously evaluated against stringent timeliness benchmarks that span from the initial point of patient contact with first responders to the point of patient discharge from the hospital

These benchmarks hinge on the hospital’s prompt provision of crucial services tailored to cardiac emergencies, encompassing services like cardiograms and the administration of appropriate medications.

For patients diagnosed with a STEMI condition, signifying the most severe form of heart attack, the hospital must ensure that artery blockage is resolved within an average of 90 minutes or less. This imperative timeframe ensures that Methodist University Hospital is deserving of the honor it has once again received, showcasing its unyielding dedication to the swift and effective management of critical cardiac cases.

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