The Brooklyn Hospital Center Expands Local Access To World-Class Cardiac Care Services With The New Brooklyn Heart Center

NEW YORK, June 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brooklyn Hospital Center (TBHC) is expanding local access to world-class cardiac care services with the recent opening of The Brooklyn Heart Center. The new service comes on the heels of TBHC's recent recognitions for providing quality care for stroke and heart failure patients.

In May, TBHC received The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines^® (GWTG) Heart Failure and Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards for implementing some of the best medical practices for patient heart care.

In addition, U.S. News & World Report named TBHC one of the best hospitals for heart failure care. 

"TBHC is honored to be recognized for the exceptional care we provide for stroke and heart failure patients," said Gary G. Terrinoni, President and Chief Executive Officer. "TBHC's National Quality, Brooklyn Address campaign says it all," Terrinoni added. "Top, quality care delivered locally. Our recognition for quality continues to grow nationally."

"The GWTG recognitions demonstrate our commitment to providing the best care possible. With the opening of The Brooklyn Heart Center, TBHC will continue to expand access to world-class care, delivered locally in Brooklyn. That is a real advantage for residents."

The Brooklyn Heart Center provides comprehensive cardiovascular treatment services and the full continuum of care.  Services range from primary and preventive care to diagnostic testing,  percutaneous coronary interventions, and electrophysiology procedures.

Under the leadership of Dr. Sarath Reddy, Chief of TBHC's Cardiology Division, local residents do not have to travel outside the borough to receive access to world-class primary, preventive, and interventional heart care, TBHC officials said.

Dr. Srinivas Kesanakurthy, interventional cardiologist and medical director of TBHC's The Brooklyn Heart Center, said: "Our patients have access to top quality, board-certified physicians and nurses. They receive services aimed at improving their health status and to manage chronic conditions such as hypertension and heart failure. "

TBHC Earns Seventh Consecutive GWTG Stroke Quality Achievement Award

TBHC's 2017 achievement award for heart failure care elevated the hospital to Gold Plus-level status. Previously, Brooklyn's oldest hospital earned GWTG's Silver-level status.

The 2017 quality achievement award for stroke care marked the seventh consecutive year that TBHC received GWTG's Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement status. The hospital also made the Honor Roll Elite for stroke care, TBHC officials said.

TBHC is a New York State Department of Health designated stroke center, featuring a comprehensive system for rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients.

"We are pleased to recognize The Brooklyn Hospital Center for their commitment to heart failure, and stroke care," said Dr. Paul Heidenreich, national chairman of the GWTG's Steering Committee and Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. "Research has shown there are benefits to patients who are treated at hospitals that have adopted this program."

Get With The Guidelines are quality improvement programs covering cardiovascular care across several medical conditions that help hospital teams follow the most up-to-date, research-based standards. The goal is to speed recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.

ABOUT THE BROOKLYN HOSPITAL CENTER

Since 1845, The Brooklyn Hospital Center has been dedicated to providing outstanding health services, education, and research to keep the people of Brooklyn and greater New York healthy. Our focus is ensuring optimal patient care through the use of advanced technology, innovative medical and surgical treatments, and staff expertise. Located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, TBHC is a clinical affiliate of The Mount Sinai Hospital and an academic affiliate of The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. As Brooklyn's first hospital, we are proud to be a part of this incredibly diverse community and to Keeping Brooklyn Healthy.
For more information, visit www.tbh.org, or call: (718) 250-8000.

CONTACT: Curtis Taylor | 718 250-8339 | [email protected]

SOURCE The Brooklyn Hospital Center

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