Cayuga Medical Center (CMC) was recently recognized with the Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ by Healthgrades.
The award acknowledges hospitals throughout the United States that deliver superior patient outcomes in coronary intervention procedures. Procedures include angioplasty with stent. CMC was among just 170 hospitals in the country recognized.
“We are proud to be recognized for the lifesaving care we provide to our patients,” said Luke Byrnes, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Director of Cardiac Catheterization Lab. “Patients and their families can be assured that they are getting advanced care leveraging the newest technology when they choose to have cardiac catheterization here in Ithaca.”
One of the procedures offered by CMC’s Heart and Vascular Center is Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). PCI uses balloon angioplasty and stents to open clogged coronary arteries on an emergency basis during a heart attack. PCI is also used electively in treating patients with chest pain due to coronary artery blockages. Balloon angioplasty initially opens the blockage, and a tiny metal stent is then put in place to hold the blockage open while the artery heals.
CMC’s Heart and Vascular Center treats patients in Ithaca, Cortland, and Montour Falls.
Since 1998, Healthgrades has utilized objective measures to rate the quality of providers and hospitals, allowing consumers to make informed decisions about where to seek care. Quality measures include clinical outcomes, patient safety, and patient experience.
To see the full list, go to https://www.healthgrades.com/quality/specialty-excellence-americas-best-care?filter=pci.
To find out more about Cayuga Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Center, go to https://cayugahealth.org/services/heart/our-services/, or call (607) 272-0460.
what our patients are saying
“I have had many occasions visiting CMC for myself and family. We have never had a bad experience there at all. Last October I had surgery and the nurses were amazing especially my night nurse. Thank you to all CMC staff for doing what you do every day with a smile.”
“I have been a Hemo dialysis patient for almost Five years. Prior to dialysis and during dialysis I have had several trips to the ER, due to other health issues & was admitted to CMC more than a few times. Each and every time I’ve been there, whether in patient or out, I have been treated with respect, professionalism, and efficiency. I give this hospital 2 thumbs up!! Thank you CMC for taking care of me all these years!!”
“I have to say the last couple visits that I’ve had here have been wonderful. About a month ago I had an EGD and the staff were amazing! Explained everything in detail and made me feel at ease. I was very nervous and the nurse I had was very comforting. Tonight we had to take my son to the emergency room and they were awesome with him! We got right in. “
“The staff and accommodations at Cayuga Birthplace are amazing!!! This is what it I imagine it would feel like to be a celebrity getting VIP treatment. I wish I could stay longer – even the food options are 5 Star! The amenities are great. Everything is clean and designed beautifully. Not a single complaint, only praises!”
