The American College of Cardiology has recognized Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute (BGMC/GVI) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients receiving transcatheter valve repair and replacement procedures. BGMC/GVI was awarded Transcatheter Valve Certification in September 2024 based on evaluation of the staff’s ability to meet standards for multidisciplinary teams, formalized training, shared decision-making and registry performance.
The ACC’s Transcatheter Valve Certification is an external review and certification process that pairs with established national clinical databases to monitor patient safety and real-world outcomes related to transcatheter valve therapies. Participation in established national clinical databases such as the STS/ACC TVT Registry is required for hospitals interested in achieving Transcatheter Valve Certification.
“Transcatheter Valve Certification is yet another amazing accomplishment that would not be possible without the dedicated care team at BGMC/GVI,” said Beth Hughes, president and BGMC/GVI and Long Term Care. “The quality of care that Vijay Iyer, MD, PhD, physician lead for the transcatheter valve program, and the rest of our team provides every day ensures that the people of Western New York have access to and receive excellent and innovative heart care.”
The certification uses established national clinical measures to support clinical decisions and links process improvement to patient outcomes. Hospitals that achieve Transcatheter Valve Certification learn best practices for implementing evidence-based medicine to support patient-centered decision-making and can track key performance metrics to better identify opportunities for improvement.
The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals like BGMC/GVI access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. These services are focused on all aspects of cardiac care, including transcatheter valve therapies.
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