The Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York has opened a new heart center as it aims to expand cardiac care services to patients in the area.

The opening comes just after the hospital received an award from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for its achievements in providing quality care for stroke and heart failure patients, according to a June 23 press release.

"TBHC is honored to be recognized for the exceptional care we provide for stroke and heart failure patients," said Gary G. Terrinoni, the hospital’s president and CEO, in a statement. "TBHC's National Quality, Brooklyn Address campaign says it all. Top, quality care delivered locally. Our recognition for quality continues to grow nationally. The GWTG recognitions demonstrate our commitment to providing the best care possible. With the opening of The Brooklyn Heart Center, TBHC will continue to expand access to world-class care, delivered locally in Brooklyn. That is a real advantage for residents."

The new center will provide primary and preventive care, diagnostic testing, percutaneous coronary interventions and electrophysiology procedures. It will be led by Sarath Reddy, MD, who was recently named chief of the provider’s cardiology division.

"Our patients have access to top quality, board-certified physicians and nurses,” Reddy said in a statement. “They receive services aimed at improving their health status and to manage chronic conditions such as hypertension and heart failure.”