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.