St. Joseph's Health Hospital Achieves Top 10 National Ranking for Lowest Bypass Surgery Mortality Rates

SYRACUSE, N.Y.— St. Joseph's Health Hospital is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top 10 hospitals in the United States for achieving the lowest 30-day mortality rates for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patients, according to data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the years 2020-2023. St. Joseph’s has the third lowest rate in New York State, after hospitals in New York City and Long Island.

 

CABG, commonly known as heart bypass surgery, is a procedure that improves blood flow to the heart by diverting blood around blocked or narrowed coronary arteries using a graft. This graft is typically a healthy blood vessel taken from the patient's leg, arm, or chest. The surgery is vital for patients with severe coronary artery disease, aiming to reduce symptoms such as chest pain and decrease the risk of heart attacks.

 

The national 30-day mortality rate for CABG patients stands at 2.8%. St. Joseph's Health has achieved a significantly lower rate of 1.5%, underscoring its commitment to exceptional cardiac care.

 

"This achievement is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our exceptional cardiac team," said Dr. Charles Lutz, Cardiothoracic Surgeon at St. Joseph's Health Cardiovascular Institute and co-Medical Director of Cardiac Surgery. "Our teamwork and commitment to excellence enable us to deliver the highest quality care and achieve remarkable patient outcomes."

 

St. Joseph's Health has long been recognized for its excellence in cardiac care. In 2016, it was the only hospital in New York State with a mortality rate significantly lower than the statewide average for valve procedures and valve procedures performed with coronary artery bypass grafting. Additionally, St. Joseph’s recently received its 10th consecutive Best Regional Hospital designation from U.S. News & World Report and was ranked as a High Performing hospital for four heart procedures/conditions including Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure and Heart Attack.  We also received the highest recognition from the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for improving blood pressure (BP) control rates, earning the Gold+-level recognition as part of Target: BP™.  St. Joseph’s received the Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award from the Mitral Foundation, of which there are only 24 centers and 32 surgeons that qualify in the country, and is named one of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ Top Hospitals in the nation for Cardiac Surgery.

 

As the premier heart hospital in the Syracuse region, St. Joseph's Health remains at the forefront of cardiac care, blending cutting-edge technology with compassionate, patient-focused treatment.

 

For more information about St. Joseph's Health Cardiovascular Institute and its services, please visit https://www.sjhsyr.org/cvi.