Longview Regional Medical Center Receives ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI
12/23/2025
LRMC provides necessary care, resources to patients with heart attack symptoms
LONGVIEW, TX (December 22, 2025) — The American College of Cardiology has recognized Longview Regional Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Longview Regional Medical Center was awarded Chest Pain Accreditation with Primary PCI based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
“We are proud to provide the highest level of comprehensive, life-saving cardiac care right here in our community,” said Patrick Swindle, chief executive officer of Longview Regional Medical Center. “Our physicians, nurses, and team members dedicate themselves each day to upholding the highest standards of heart care, ensuring exceptional outcomes for the patients and families we are honored to serve in East Texas.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 730,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. The most common symptom of a heart attack for both men and women is chest pain or discomfort. However, women are more likely to have atypical symptoms. Other heart attack symptoms include, but are not limited to, tingling or discomfort in one or both arms, back, shoulder, neck or jaw, shortness of breath, cold sweat, unusual tiredness, heartburn-like feeling, nausea or vomiting, sudden dizziness and fainting.
Hospitals that have earned ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI have proven exceptional competency in treating patients with heart attack symptoms. They have streamlined their systems from admission to evaluation to diagnosis and treatment all the way through to appropriate post-discharge care and recommendations and assistance in patient lifestyle changes.
“Longview Regional Medical Center has demonstrated its commitment to providing East Texas with excellent heart care,” said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award Longview Regional Medical Center with Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI.”
Hospitals receiving Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the ACC must take part in a multi-faceted clinical process that involves: completing a gap analysis; examining variances of care; developing an action plan; a rigorous onsite review; and monitoring for sustained success. Improved methods and strategies of caring for patients include streamlining processes, implementing guidelines and standards, and adopting best practices in the care of patients experiencing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. Facilities that achieve accreditation meet or exceed an array of stringent criteria and have organized a team of doctors, nurses, clinicians, and other administrative staff that earnestly support the efforts leading to better patient education and improved patient outcomes.
“We are incredibly proud to earn this level of accreditation, as it reflects the exceptional cardiac care our team provides around the clock,” said Dr. Rajeev Singh, interventional cardiologist and Chest Pain Center medical director at Longview Regional Medical Center. “When patients come to us with heart attack symptoms — day or night — they can feel confident knowing we are prepared to deliver the urgent, life-saving care they need. And if you’re experiencing chest pain or signs of a heart attack, don’t wait. Call 911 so trained specialists can begin treatment as quickly as possible.”
The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals like Longview Regional Medical Center access to a suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. These services are focused on all aspects of cardiac care, including emergency treatment of heart attacks.
About the Heart and Vascular Institute of Longview Regional Medical Center
The Heart and Vascular Institute of Longview Regional Medical Center is home to one of East Texas’ most advanced and experienced cardiovascular programs. With a team of 11 cardiac specialists representing a wide range of knowledge, the institute is dedicated to improving heart health and enhancing quality of life for patients across the region. Recognized nationally by IBM Watson Health as a Top 50 Heart Hospital (2017–2019), Longview Regional continues to set the standard for excellence in cardiovascular care. The institute provides a scope of services—including cardiac diagnostics and intervention, cardiothoracic surgery, electrophysiology, heart failure management, structural heart procedures and cardiac rehabilitation—all supported by leading technology and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care. To learn more about cardiac services, procedures, and specialists call (903) 758-1818
About the American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in over 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart patient resources and more, the College is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at acc.org or follow @ACCinTouch.
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