Chulalongkorn Hospital Heart Center wins ‘Gold Award’ from the American Heart Association.

The Heart Center of Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, received the Gold Award from The American Heart Association (award for the quality of treatment for patients with heart failure Entering a world-class standard heart hospital)

Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society and Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine with the Heart Center Hold a press conference We received the Gold Award from The American Heart Association, an award for standard quality care for patients with heart failure. Step into a world-class standard heart hospital The first of Thailand

Prof. Chanchai Sitthiphan, Director of Chulalongkorn Hospital and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University said that the Heart Center Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, provides diagnosis and comprehensive care for patients with heart disease and blood vessels. We are very happy that Chulalongkorn Hospital received the Gold Award from The American Heart Association (AHA) for the year 2024 in caring for patients with heart failure or heart failure proud of the hospital to receive such a reward. It was the first of its kind in Thailand. An international standard certificate has been passed It is considered an important country indicator.

There are specialists in cardiovascular disease at Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society. It has modern medical technology and equipment. Provides comprehensive diagnostic and care services for patients with heart disease. From a team of medical professionals who are experts in all fields and highly experienced medical staff Providing diagnostic and care services for patients with very complex heart disease. Aiming to provide services to citizens at all levels. and it is a stronghold for the health of the Thai people

Regarding Asst. Prof. Yuwaree Phichitchok, Deputy Director of the Department of Corporate Strategy and Human Resources said that Chulalongkorn Hospital received the Gold award from the American Heart Association (AHA) for caring for patients with heart disease. By looking deeply at patients with heart failure. This is an important step in improving the quality of patient care to meet international standards. Currently, the hospital has a policy to improve quality in all aspects of patient care, not just heart disease patients. Focus on optimal treatment planning to ensure safety in every step. Minimize the risk to patients. By creating a system starting from design work to ensure quality. Whether it’s medical or diagnostic devices, there must be standards. effective So that patients receive the best treatment

The award received this time is an indication of the standards in caring for heart patients. Types of heart failure according to medical practice guidelines They are also known as guidelines for patient care over the past 2 years and have been accepted internationally. received the gold medal These are indicators of the quality of patient care. It is the pride of the doctors, nurses and staff of the heart center. Involves all organizations that work together to maintain standards in patient care and are ready to improve for the better in a sustainable way.

Professor Sarinya Phuwanan, head of the heart failure and transplant cardiology subdivision and clinical sponsor of this award, said: Chulalongkorn Hospital has participated in the quality project of the American Heart Association, the project of the Heart Association America Get with Heart Failure Guidelines (a patient quality project based on medical practice standards for heart failure care) from January 2018. 2022 from the past to the present Receiving this prestigious Gold Award for quality Hospitals must pass criteria or qualification marks continuously for a period of 2 years (do not fail the criteria for patient care for 730 days).

Currently, there is research at an international level that proves that if the patient receives treatment according to these symptoms, it will make the patient live longer. Have a better quality of life Improve exercise performance and there was a significant reduction in re-hospitalisation. Some patients before treatment are very tired. He had pulmonary edema and had to go to the hospital several times. After receiving treatment according to the above criteria, it was found that the patient’s symptoms improved. and he never returned to the hospital for treatment. Some patients with severe symptoms are referred by cardiologists from other hospitals for heart transplantation (transplantation) at Chulalongkorn Hospital. But after receiving care according to those standards, the patient’s condition improved and there was no need for heart transplant surgery.

Chulalongkorn Hospital’s success in winning the American Heart Association Gold Award for Heart Failure Guidelines would not have been possible without back-up support and operations. Among these people is Dr. Thanawin. Suksiriworabut, Dr. Peerawat Phuwattanasit, Dr. Thamonwan Osotthanakorn, Dr. Pawinee Nakwirot, Dr. Laddawan Krairak, Ms. Jindarat Sawakham and Cardiology medical professors and all trained doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians Including Novartis (Thailand) Company Limited.

Associate Professor Dr. Supoj Srimahachota, head of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, said that heart failure is not sudden cardiac arrest as some may misunderstand. But heart failure is a condition in which the heart “is like a water pump” or in this case, the blood pump works less, pumping less blood. Therefore, blood goes to different parts. of the body is reduced and at the same time when the pump breaks down Fluid accumulation in different parts of the body, such as fluid build-up in the lungs (which makes the patient feel tired, unable lying down, uncomfortable breathing when he sleeps and when he has to sit) or fluid build-up in the legs. (Patients may have legs) Fluid builds up in the abdomen. (Patients may experience bloating), etc. Heart failure can occur in patients with all types of heart disease. In other words, patients with any type of heart disease are likely (eligible) for heart failure. Heart disease that is a common cause of heart failure includes coronary artery disease. Heart valve disease leaky arrhythmia or from high blood pressure, etc.

Heart failure is identified as a disease or condition that is a global public health problem. Currently, more than 64 million people worldwide suffer from heart failure. There are no clear figures on the prevalence of heart failure in Thailand. But it is estimated that around 4 million Thai patients suffer from heart failure. Heart failure is considered rarer than some types of cancer. Because it has a high death rate In other words, heart failure has a 1-year death rate of about 20-30 percent and a 5-year death rate of more than 50 percent. About half of these patients die within 5 years The standard treatment for heart failure is to treat the underlying cause of the heart disease which is causing the heart to pump blood improperly normal. Providing medication according to standards according to medical practice (directed medical treatment) insert an electronic device in the heart and in cases that do not respond to treatment You may need to have put you on a heart support machine. or a heart transplant

Prof. (Exclusive) Dr. Somchai Preechawat, Head of the Heart Center of Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, said that the Heart Center of Chulalongkorn Hospital is a center that provides care for patients with cardiovascular disease in all measures. both drug therapy Treatment with electronic cardiac implants Cardiac electrocautery, cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty without surgery. Transcatheter heart valve replacement All types of heart surgery, both general and complex. Insert an artificial heart pump heart transplant There are medical professors who have a lot of knowledge and experience in treatment. and has many good skills. The heart center has international heart diagnosis and treatment technology. We aim to develop a heart centre. Chulalongkorn Hospital To have even more quality and to have innovations to accept Thai patients. and continues to develop into a source of heart disease treatment for all Thai people.

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