The Christ Hospital Health Network Awarded American College of Cardiology Transcatheter Heart Valve Certification Distinction

The American College of Cardiology has recognized The Christ Hospital Health Network for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients receiving transcatheter valve repair and replacement procedures.

The American College of Cardiology has recognized The Christ Hospital Health Network for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients receiving transcatheter valve repair and replacement procedures. The Christ Hospital was the first and only center in the region to receive Transcatheter Valve Certification in January 2021 based on the valve center’s ability to meet standards for multidisciplinary teams, formalized training, shared decision-making and registry performance.

The ACC’s Transcatheter Valve Certification is an external review and certification process that uses established national clinical databases to monitor patient safety and real-world outcomes related to transcatheter valve therapies. Participation in established national clinical databases such as the STS/ACC TVT Registry is required for hospitals interested in achieving Transcatheter Valve Certification.

“The Christ Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to providing the Greater Cincinnati Region with excellent heart care,” said Phillip D. Levy, MD, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award The Christ Hospital with Transcatheter Valve Certification.”

Hospitals that achieve Transcatheter Valve Certification learn best practices for implementing evidence-based medicine to support patient-centered decision making and can track key performance metrics to better identify opportunities for improvement.

“As the only hospital in the region to be awarded this prestigious distinction, The Christ Hospital leads with innovation, technology and clinical excellence,” said Dean Kereiakes, MD, President of The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute. “Our heart valve center is second to none with respect to quality of patient care and leading-edge technology”.

The Christ Hospital heart valve experts offer the latest treatments not available at other hospitals in the region - including minimally invasive, small incisions. The team has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating aortic, mitral, pulmonary, and tricuspid valve diseases, and is devoted to improving quality of life for all heart valve disease patients.

As a Center of Excellence, nearly 85 percent of all patients with an isolated aortic, mitral or tricuspid valve problem are candidates for a minimally invasive procedure. In fact, since 2013 The Christ Hospital team has performed thousands of minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve repair procedures. The Christ Hospital also offers minimally invasive transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) for severe mitral valve disease in patients that are poor candidates for surgical replacement. This means patients have more options and access to procedures that offer smaller incisions, faster recoveries and better outcomes than open-heart surgery.

The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals like The Christ Hospital access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. These services are focused on all aspects of cardiac care, including transcatheter valve therapies.

About The Christ Hospital Health Network

The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital locate in Mt. Auburn with a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of offices conveniently located throughout the region. More than 1,300 talented physicians and more than 6,000 dedicated team members support the Network. Its mission is to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes and the finest experiences, all in an affordable way. The Network has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and awarded Healthgrades “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” for being in the top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year. It is also a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award recipient, which recognizes top-performing healthcare organizations that achieve the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient experience. The Christ Hospital is among a select number of hospitals in the nation to be awarded Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves.

About the American College of Cardiology

The American College of Cardiology envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. As the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team, the mission of the College and its more than 52,000 members is to transform cardiovascular care and to improve heart health. The ACC bestows credentials upon cardiovascular professionals who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. The College also provides professional medical education, disseminates cardiovascular research through its world-renowned JACC Journals, operates national registries to measure and improve care, and offers cardiovascular accreditation to hospitals and institutions. For more, visit acc.org .

For more information about ACC Accreditation Services, visit accreditation.acc.org , or call toll-free 1-877-271-4176.

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