CMC Recognized for Chest Pain Treatment: 2 Years in a Row
Conway Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025.
American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award recognizes sustained, high level performance in quality of care
This is the second year in a row that CMC has received the award and is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
This prestigious award celebrates our outstanding care for all patients with chest pain, from those with low-risk emergency department discharges to STEMI patients receiving life-saving stents in our Cath Lab.
With over 800,000 Americans suffering heart attacks annually according to the CDC, CMC’s consistent adherence to evidence-based treatment protocols makes a significant impact on patient outcomes.
A heart attack occurs when a blood clot in a coronary artery partially or completely blocks blood flow to the heart muscle. Treatment guidelines include administering aspirin upon arrival and discharge, timely restoration of blood flow to the blocked artery, smoking cessation counseling and cardiac rehabilitation, among others. From our emergency department staff to our catheterization lab team, everyone plays a crucial role in saving lives.
Being recognized with this award for the second year in a row speaks volumes about the incredible collaboration across our entire heart care team,” said Dr. Mike Odle, CMC Chief of Cardiology. “From the moment a patient arrives with chest pain, it takes precise coordination between emergency physicians, nurses, cardiologists, and support staff to quickly assess and deliver life-saving care. This achievement reflects our shared commitment to excellence, and our ongoing focus on ensuring every heart attack patient receives the best possible treatment every time.”
This recognition establishes CMC as meeting national standards for quality, safety, and outcomes in caring for patients with coronary artery disease, particularly those experiencing high-risk heart attacks.
