UAB Medicine consistently ranks among the top 50 U.S. hospitals for cardiology and cardiovascular surgery.
This award recognizes UAB Medicine’s excellence in treating patients with a STEMI, a type of heart attack caused by a fully blocked coronary artery.
The UAB Cardiovascular Institute holds the Society for Vascular Surgery’s highest possible rating for its annual participation in the Vascular Quality Initiative.
Healthgrades recognized UAB Medicine for superior outcomes in heart bypass and heart valve surgery.
The Gold Seal reflects UAB Medicine’s commitment to providing safe, research-based care for heart attacks.
UAB Medicine’s heart failure program received the Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Gold Plus, Honor Roll, and Type 2 Diabetes awards for its commitment to improving heart failure treatment.
UAB Medicine’s cardio-oncology program earned GOLD status – the highest level of certification – for providing exceptional cardiac care to patients affected by cancer.
This honor recognizes that UAB Medicine meets the highest care and safety standards for implanting ventricular assist devices, which are mechanical pumps that support heart function and blood flow.
These UAB Medicine units were recognized for exceptional care, positive outcomes, and high patient satisfaction:
– Cardio-Pulmonary Critical Care Unit – Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit – Cardiac Care Unit
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