Community Medical Centers - About the Heart & Lung Institute

Leaders in Heart & Lung Surgeries

We do more heart and lung tests and treatments than any other hospital in the area. Our expert team of doctors, surgeons and nurses work together to make sure you get the best care possible. We believe in keeping you involved in your treatment so you'll always know what's going on and can easily talk to your care team throughout the process.

26% of the Central Valley's open-heart surgeries
Over 200 heart procedures performed last year

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3 of 3 Star Quality Rating for

Cardiovascular Care

Outstanding performance and quality in cardiovascular care at Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital.

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3 of 3 Star Quality Rating for

Mitral Valve
Replacement & Repair

Outstanding performance and quality in mitral valve replacement & repair composite at Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital.

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3 of 3 Star Quality Rating for

Open-Heart Medication Management

Outstanding performance and quality in open-heart medication management at discharge at Clovis Community Medical Center.

5 of 5 Star Quality Rating for

Mortality In-Hospital & within 30 days
for COPD

Pulmonary care at
Community Regional Medical Center

5 of 5 Star Quality Rating for

Mortality In-Hospital & within 30 days
for Respiratory Failure

Critical Care at
Community Regional Medical Center

5 of 5 Star Quality Rating for

Mortality In-Hospital & within 30 days
for Valve Surgery

Cardiac Care at
Community Regional Medical Center

Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital’s rate for PCI for STEMI within 90 Minutes is impressive, at 80.42% for performing procedures within the critical window of 90 minutes. This reflects a strong commitment to rapid response and effective treatment for heart attack patients.

Data provided by the NDCR American College of Cardiology in 2024

Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital's risk-standardized mortality rate for patients without STEMI is 1.27, significantly lower than the national average, which showcases the hospital’s effectiveness in reducing mortality through quality cardiac care.

Data provided by the NDCR American College of Cardiology in 2024

Quality of Care Composite Ranking is an overall quality of care provided to patients undergoing defibrillator and pacemaker procedures.

Community Regional Medical Center’s Quality of Care Composite Score 95.25%

Clovis CommunityMedical Center’s Quality of Care Composite Score 96.63%

Both are impressive and far surpass the industry benchmarks, showcasing our dedication to delivering exceptional patient care

Data provided by the NDCR American College of Cardiology in 2024

Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital reported a low rate of 0.89% for major adverse events (Composite Major Adverse Events), indicating a focus on patient safety and successful outcomes post-procedure.

Data provided by the NDCR American College of Cardiology in 2024

Risk-standardized complication rate for all defibrillator implants:

Community Regional Medical Center’s is just 1.70%.
Clovis Community Medical Center’s is just 1.72%

Both outperforming national benchmarks and highlighting the safety and effectiveness of our procedures.

Data provided by the NDCR American College of Cardiology in 2024

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