American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain — MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award honors excellence in heart attack treatment
Eisenhower Health has been recognized with the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain — MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2025, making it one of only 79 hospitals nationwide to receive this prestigious honor.
This award highlights Eisenhower Health’s commitment to delivering a higher standard of care for patients experiencing heart attacks and acknowledges the hospital’s success in following rigorous treatment guidelines developed by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.
To receive the Chest Pain — MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award, Eisenhower Health demonstrated sustained excellence in key clinical performance measures over four consecutive quarters in 2024. The hospital’s full participation in the registry reflects a dedication to continuous quality improvement using data-driven insights to enhance patient outcomes.
“It is an honor to award Eisenhower Health with the Silver Performance Award for their valuable national leadership and dedication to meeting comprehensive performance measures in patient care,” says Michael C. Kontos, MD, FACC, Chair of the NCDR Chest Pain — MI Registry Steering Subcommittee and cardiologist at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. “The receipt of this award indicates that Eisenhower Health remains committed to providing top quality, guideline-driven care for heart attack patients. Their success ensures patients are receiving the highest quality cardiovascular care.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. Prompt, evidence-based treatment is crucial. Recommended care includes administering aspirin upon arrival and discharge, timely restoration of blood flow, smoking cessation counseling, and participation in cardiac rehabilitation.
“This recognition from the American College of Cardiology reflects the dedication of our entire cardiovascular team to providing timely, evidence-based care that saves lives,” says Scott Strech, RN, BSN, MBA, Chief Administrative Officer/Administrator, Cardiovascular Services, Eisenhower Health. “We are proud to offer our community nationally recognized heart attack treatment and remain committed to improving outcomes for every patient who comes through our doors.”
The Chest Pain — MI Registry empowers health care teams to consistently deliver guideline-directed care for heart attack patients and helps set a national benchmark for improving the safety, quality, and outcomes of care for those with coronary artery disease.
