The Valley Hospital has again been awarded Transcatheter Valve Certification from The American College of Cardiology for its expertise and commitment to treating patients receiving transcatheter valve repair and replacement procedures.
This recertification was based on the evaluation of Valley’s ability to meet standards for multidisciplinary teams, formalized training, shared decision-making and registry performance.
The Valley Hospital was initially awarded Transcatheter Valve Certification in 2023.
“The Valley Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to providing northern New Jersey with excellent heart care,” said Dr. Deepak L. Bhatt, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award The Valley Hospital with Transcatheter Valve Certification.”
The American College of Cardiology’s Transcatheter Valve Certification is a review and certification process that pairs with national clinical databases to monitor patient safety and outcomes related to transcatheter valve therapies. Transcatheter valve therapies are minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures used to repair or replace diseased heart valves. Participation in national clinical databases such as the STS/ACC TVT Registry is required for hospitals interested in achieving Transcatheter Valve Certification.
The Structural Heart Program at Valley addresses structural heart disease, or defects in the heart’s valves or chambers. Because of technological advances, complex structural heart disease can be treated using minimally invasive transcatheter valve therapies, which typically translate to safer and more effective patient care.
Because of the complex nature of heart disease, it can be challenging for patients to understand all the decisions that need to be made. A team approach can help by bringing together various heart specialists to assist patients in making the right decisions. This is particularly beneficial for patients who have structural heart disease plus other related heart conditions that make treatment more complex.
