The Frances Langford Heart Center at Martin Health System had plenty to celebrate in 2011.
In August, the heart center commemorated its fifth anniversary with a heart-screening and educational session hosted by cardiovascular surgeons Michael Crouch, MD, and James Thornton, MD.
Then in November the heart center received another reason to celebrate, when Martin Medical Center was named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in an annual study by Thomson Reuters. It was the second consecutive year Martin Health was recognized as a 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals winner and was one of just two hospitals from Florida. Martin Medical Center was also named one of the nation’s 65 Hospitals with Great Cardiology Programs by Becker’s Hospital Review.
Selected from more than 1,000 hospitals across the United States, winners of the prestigious 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award provide “top-notch cardiovascular care” according to results from an exhaustive analysis.
For all of us who provide care at the heart center, it was recognition of our mission to provide the communities we serve with the best possible cardiovascular care. We have an incredible team of physicians and clinical staff, who combine skill, professionalism and compassion to provide exceptional cardiovascular care to residents of the Treasure Coast.
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Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. F. Michael Crouch performs open-heart surgery at the Frances Langford Heart Center with surgical team members.
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Martin Health partners with cardiologists at Cardiology Associates of Stuart, Stuart Cardiology Group and Florida Heart Center, as well as the Ocala Heart Institute for open-heart surgeries.
That partnership is paying off for residents of the Treasure Coast. Lives have been saved, health has been improved and members of our community have increased peace of mind knowing that quality cardiovascular care is available close to home.
The Thomson Reuters 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals study shows that 97 percent of cardiovascular inpatients in U.S. hospitals survive and approximately 96 percent remain complication-free, reflecting improved cardiovascular care across-the-board over the past year. The 50 Top Hospitals’ performance surpasses these high-water marks as indicated by:
• Better risk-adjusted survival rates
• Lower complications
• Fewer patients readmitted to the hospital after 30 days
• Shorter hospital visits and lower costs
• Increased use of internal mammary artery (IMA) for coronary artery bypass surgeries
However, despite the recognition the Frances Langford Heart Center has received in recent years, we are constantly seeking ways to improve through industry best practices, training for clinical staff and utilizing sophisticated technology. It has been an exciting five years at the Frances Langford Heart Center. But we are looking forward to even greater things in the years to come.
