Lenmed Wilmed Park Hospital and Heart Centre achieves prestigious American College of Cardiology accreditation for advanced cardiac care

Klerksdorp, South Africa, November 2026 – Lenmed Wilmed Park Hospital and Heart Centre has
achieved international recognition for its commitment to cardiovascular excellence, having been
awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention)
by the American College of Cardiology (ACC).

The accreditation recognises the hospital’s commitment to delivering coordinated, evidence-based
care to patients presenting with chest pain and acute coronary syndromes, including heart attacks,
where timely diagnosis and treatment can make a critical difference.

Primary PCI is an emergency, catheter-based procedure used to restore blood flow to the heart when
a coronary artery is blocked. The ACC’s accreditation programme provides hospitals with a structured,
data-driven framework to standardise care, strengthen clinical decision-making and improve
outcomes across the entire chest pain patient journey.

For Lenmed Wilmed Park Hospital and Heart Centre, this achievement reflects the ongoing
development of its cardiac services and its commitment to making advanced cardiovascular
treatment increasingly accessible to patients in the North West and surrounding regions.

Structural heart and interventional cardiology are key components of the hospital’s specialist cardiac
offering. Dr Don Zachariah’s team treats patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, and acute and
chronic coronary artery disease. The team’s procedures include transcatheter aortic valve
implantation (TAVI) for aortic valve disease, left atrial appendage closure device implantation,
pacemaker insertion, and Penumbra aspiration thrombectomy for stroke and pulmonary embolism.
Electrophysiology (EP) focuses on rhythm disturbances. The team uses ablation to target the areas
responsible for abnormal heart rhythms and treats conditions including atrial fibrillation,
supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs).

Dr Don Zachariah, Interventional Cardiologist at Lenmed Wilmed Park Hospital and Heart Centre,
said, “Achieving this accreditation is an important milestone for our cardiac team and a reflection of
the clinical standards we strive to uphold every day. In cardiac emergencies, time is critical. Having
well-coordinated teams, established clinical protocols and the capability to deliver timely
intervention is essential to providing the best possible care for our patients.”

“This recognition reinforces our commitment to continually advancing cardiac care in the region. Our
ambition is to ensure that patients can access specialised, internationally benchmarked
cardiovascular services closer to home, without compromising on the quality of care they receive.”

Amil Devchand, Group Chief Executive Officer of Lenmed, said, “At Lenmed, our commitment to
delivering leading clinical outcomes and exceptional patient experiences is at the heart of everything
we do. The accreditation of Wilmed Park Hospital and Heart Centre by the American College of
Cardiology is an important achievement for our Group and a testament to the expertise, dedication
and ambition of our people.”

“We continue to invest in strengthening our clinical capabilities, embracing innovation and bringing
advanced healthcare services closer to the communities we serve. I congratulate the entire Wilmed
Park Hospital and Heart Centre team on this achievement. It is another important step in our journey
towards building healthier communities and advancing the standard of healthcare in South Africa.”

The ACC accreditation further strengthens Lenmed Wilmed Park Hospital and Heart Centre’s position
as an advancing centre for specialised cardiovascular care, supported by clinical expertise, modern
technology and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

About Lenmed

Lenmed is a leading private hospital group committed to delivering quality healthcare, clinical
excellence and exceptional patient experiences. Through continued investment in its people, facilities
and clinical capabilities, Lenmed strives to make a meaningful difference in the health and wellbeing
of the communities it serves. Lenmed operates in South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique and the
United Arab Emirates. For more information visit www.lenmed.com.

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