Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) has received two gold awards from the American Heart Association for its commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke through cholesterol and blood pressure management.
For the eighth year in a row, as part of the Target: BP™ initiative, CIS has earned Gold Plus recognition for the accuracy of blood pressure management, with controlled blood pressure in more than 85% of hypertensive adult patients, surpassing the target of 70%. CIS is one of only eight facilities in Louisiana to receive this designation.
In addition, for the fifth year in a row, CIS received the Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™ Gold Award. This recognition honors CIS for improving quality care through the awareness, detection, and management of high cholesterol by empowering patients with evidence-based strategies and tools.