Cayuga Medical Center has been recognized with the Silver Performance Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for its excellence in treating heart attack patients. This national honor highlights the hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals experiencing acute myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack.
A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is severely reduced or blocked, leading to damage or death of heart tissue. Timely and effective treatment is critical to improving patient outcomes and reducing long-term complications.
The Silver Performance Achievement Award is part of the ACC’s Chest Pain – MI Registry, which evaluates hospitals on their ability to consistently meet performance measures aligned with ACC and American Heart Association (AHA) clinical guidelines. To qualify, hospitals must demonstrate sustained excellence in areas such as early diagnosis, timely intervention, and appropriate use of medications and procedures over a defined period.
“This recognition from the American College of Cardiology is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our clinical teams at Cayuga Medical Center,” said Dr. Martin Stallone, CEO and President of Centralus Health. “Delivering timely, evidence-based care to heart attack patients requires precision, coordination, and compassion – qualities our staff demonstrates every day. We are proud to see their dedication honored on a national level.”
Participation in the Chest Pain – MI Registry enables hospitals to benchmark their performance against national standards and continuously improve the quality of care delivered to patients with acute coronary syndromes. The Silver Award places Cayuga Medical Center among a select group of hospitals nationwide recognized for their commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered outcomes.
To learn more about Cayuga Health’s cardiology services, visit cayugahealth.org/services/heart.
