AKUH Wins Third Platinum Award for Heart Attack Care

Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has earned its third consecutive Platinum Award for heart attack care. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) recognised the hospital for following evidence-based standards. The award highlights AKUH’s focus on safe and effective cardiac treatment.

Three consecutive awards

AKUH received the 2024 Chest Pain–MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award. It then received the 2025 Platinum Performance Achievement Award from the ACC. The latest honour marks its third consecutive Platinum recognition.

This record reflects continued clinical performance. It also shows AKUH’s focus on established standards for heart attack treatment.

The ACC links the award to its Chest Pain–MI Registry. This programme helps hospitals measure and improve heart attack care. It supports quality improvement through clinical data and established guidelines.

What the programme measures

The Chest Pain–MI Registry forms part of the ACC’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry. It focuses on patients with acute myocardial infarction, commonly called a heart attack.

The programme helps hospitals assess care against clinical standards. Therefore, the recognition reflects more than the availability of cardiac services.

For AKUH, the award highlights its emergency cardiovascular performance. Its teams aim to provide coordinated care while maintaining patient safety.

Why timely care matters

A heart attack happens when blood flow to part of the heart becomes blocked. As a result, the affected heart muscle receives less oxygen.

Rapid assessment and treatment can help limit heart muscle damage. Therefore, timely care remains essential during a cardiac emergency.

AKUH said its cardiology teams work together to support timely treatment and recovery. The hospital also reviews care quality through registry participation.

The latest recognition adds to AKUH’s record of international cardiac care achievements. It highlights evidence-based treatment, teamwork, and quality standards.

For patients, strong emergency systems can support faster decisions and safer care. Overall, the award reflects AKUH’s commitment to improving heart attack treatment and patient outcomes.