Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute Among Country’s 100 Best

Becker’s Hospital Review, a noted publication in the health care industry, recently named Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) as one of 100 hospitals or health systems in the country with a great heart program.

For LVHN, that’s Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute.

Becker’s, in releasing the list, said the featured hospitals and health systems are widely recognized for their outstanding heart care. It noted the list commemorates programs that deliver quality outcomes, employ highly skilled team members and lead research in the heart care field.

Becker’s Healthcare, which produces Becker’s Hospital Review, said it was “thrilled to honor hospitals and health systems with exceptional cardiology programs that are actively improving the lives of heart patients throughout the nation.”

“Our expertise is reflected in the lives we touch and save each day, in the research we conduct and in the education we provide. Being recognized by Becker’s reflects the passion and dedication of each colleague throughout the Heart and Vascular Institute.” Ronald Freudenberger, MD, Physician in Chief, Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute.

“Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute is far and away the largest and best heart program in the region,” says Ronald Freudenberger, MD, Physician in Chief for the Heart and Vascular Institute. “Our expertise is reflected in the lives we touch and save each day, in the research we conduct and in the education we provide. Being recognized by Becker’s reflects the passion and dedication of each colleague throughout the Heart and Vascular Institute.”

Becker’s called out Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute’s cardiovascular and interventional cardiology fellowships, and noted home monitoring and remote patient monitoring services were offered for patients with heart rhythm disorders, congestive heart failure and heart failure.

“Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute excels in many treatment areas, including heart failure, its women’s heart program, cardio-oncology, and much more,” Freudenberger says. “Our clinicians are part of the future of heart and cardiovascular health care.”

The Becker’s Hospital Review editorial team assessed rankings and awards from reputable organizations such as U.S. News & World Report, Healthgrades, CMS, The Leapfrog Group and more. The team also accepted nominations for its list.