Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore Becomes First in India to Receive Dual American Heart Association Certification for Stroke and Chest Pain Care

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BENGALURU, India, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore has become the first hospital in India to receive both the Comprehensive Stroke Center and Comprehensive Chest Pain Center certifications from the American Heart Association® (AHA), marking a significant milestone in emergency care for two of the country's most time-critical medical conditions. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the fifth leading cause of disability in India, while cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly 36% of all deaths among adults aged 30–69 years[1]. As the burden of these conditions continues to rise, improving hospital preparedness and reducing the time taken to diagnose and treat patients have become critical to improving survival and recovery. Karnataka is estimated to have around 500,000 people living with stroke, placing a significant burden on the state's healthcare system.[2] At the same time, Apollo Hospitals' Health of the Nation 2026 report found that 45% of asymptomatic individuals who underwent coronary calcium scoring already showed evidence of coronary artery calcification, highlighting how serious heart disease often develops without warning until an emergency occurs. Against this backdrop, the dual certification follows an independent evaluation of the hospital's preparedness to manage patients with suspected stroke or acute heart attack—from arrival in the emergency department through diagnosis, intervention and critical care. In both stroke and acute heart attack, every minute influences the chances of survival and long-term recovery. With cardiovascular disease and stroke continuing to place a significant burden on India's healthcare system, improving emergency preparedness has become as important as expanding access to specialised treatment. Unlike programmes that assess individual departments, these certifications evaluate how an entire hospital functions during medical emergencies. Emergency physicians, neurologists, cardiologists, radiologists, interventional specialists, intensive care teams and nursing staff are assessed on their ability to work seamlessly through standardised care pathways designed to minimise delays and improve outcomes. D.P. Suresh, M.D., FAHA, Incoming Chair of the American Heart Association's International Committee, said, "For people experiencing stroke or an acute ...

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