HOUSTON, TX (May 7, 2025)  — The American College of Cardiology has recognized St. Luke’s Health-The Vintage Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care. St. Luke’s Health-The Vintage Hospital was awarded Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation in May based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who come to the cardiac cath lab.

Hospitals that have proven exceptional competency in treating patients who require cardiac catheterization have standardized their assessment process for patients before undergoing catheterization to ensure quality and patient safety. They ensure that care in the procedure room for sedation, infection control, radiation safety, universal protocol, and time out procedures is fully coordinated; and have mastered the appropriate transfer to a cath recovery unit to better monitor and track complications, enhance physician-to-patient communication, patient family communication, discharge instructions and follow-up information.

“St. Luke’s Health-The Vintage Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to providing Northwest Houston with excellent heart care,” said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award St. Luke’s Health-The Vintage Hospital with Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation.”

Hospitals receiving Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation from the ACC must take part in a multi-faceted clinical process that involves: completing a gap analysis; examining variances of care; developing an action plan; a rigorous onsite review; and monitoring for sustained success. Improved methods and strategies of caring for patients include streamlining processes, implementing guidelines and standards, and adopting best practices in the care of cath lab patients. Facilities that achieve accreditation meet or exceed an array of stringent criteria and have organized a team of doctors, nurses, clinicians, and other administrative staff that earnestly support the efforts leading to improved patient outcomes.

The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals like St. Luke’s Health-The Vintage Hospital 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 the cath lab.

"This recognition from the ACC is a testament to the unwavering dedication and expertise of our entire cardiac team at our hospital,” said Mario Garner, president of St. Luke’s-The Vintage. “It validates our commitment to providing the highest quality, cutting-edge cardiac care to our community. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and will continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of patient care."

About St. Luke’s Health-The Vintage Hospital

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital is nationally-recognized for providing high-quality, compassionate care to Northwest Houston communities including Willowbrook, Champions and Tomball. With the resources and expertise of the St. Luke’s Health system, St. Luke's-The Vintage offers the latest advancements in diagnostic and surgical services, including heart care, lung health and orthopedics. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit. Learn more at stlukeshealth.org.

About the American College of Cardiology

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in over 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and lead in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart patient resources and more, the College is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at acc.org or follow @ACCinTouch.