Ascension Saint Thomas Heart receives top national honors for cardiovascular care and innovation.
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Ascension Saint Thomas Heart receives top national honors for cardiovascular care and innovation. Jun 17, 2026 Ascension Saint Thomas Heart has received multiple national recognitions for its cardiovascular care, according to a June 17 announcement. The program earned the highest possible three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for coronary artery bypass grafting, combined aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass procedures, and multiprocedural cardiac surgery. This rating places Ascension Saint Thomas Heart among the top cardiovascular centers in the United States and Canada, reflecting strong performance in patient survival, complication prevention, and surgical quality. The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association named Ascension Saint Thomas Heart as one of only 58 Centers of Excellence in the nation for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy care. This designation recognizes expertise in research, patient education, and commitment to advancing treatment for complex heart conditions. "These recognitions reflect the extraordinary dedication of our physicians, nurses and clinical teams who work every day to deliver the highest quality cardiovascular care to patients across Tennessee and beyond," said Dr. Evelio Rodriguez, chief of cardiac surgery for Ascension Saint Thomas Heart. "Our focus remains on combining exceptional outcomes with the latest...
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