Heart Disease

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Inpatient Quality

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Repair Mortality Rate

This is the mortality rate at a particular hospital for patients who were observed with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. (AAA) is a localized ballooning or widening of the main artery of the body (the aorta).

Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) Mortality Rate

This is the mortality rate at a particular hospital for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). It should be noted that this measure includes patients that had been transferred from other facilities where they may already have been treated for AMI. Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a heart attack.

Acute Stroke Mortality Rate

This is the mortality rate for patients, age 18 years and older, at a particular hospital who had a stroke. Stroke is the sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when blood flow to the brain is impaired by a blockage or rupture of an artery to or in the brain. A stroke is also referred to as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA).

Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) Mortality Rate

This is the mortality rate for patients at a particular hospital who had a carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure designed to clean out material restricting blood flow in the carotid artery.

Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) Volume

This is the total number of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) procedures observed at a particular hospital. Carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure designed to clean out material restricting blood flow in the carotid artery.

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Mortality Rate

Number of deaths per 100 patients, age 18 years and older, discharged with a diagnosis-related group (DRG) code of congestive heart failure (CHF).

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Mortality Rate

This is the mortality rate at a particular hospital for patients, age 40 years and older, who had coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). CABG surgery creates new routes for the blood to detour constricted or blocked sections of one or more arteries feeding the heart.

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Volume

This is the total number of coronary bypass procedures observed at a particular hospital. This procedure permits increased blood flow for the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle.

Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Mortality Rate

This is the mortality rate for patients, age 40 years and older, at this hospital who had a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA).

Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Volume

This is the total number of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) procedures observed at a particular hospital. PTCA, or balloon angioplasty of the coronary artery, is a relatively common procedure that relieves narrowing and obstruction of the arteries feeding the muscle of the heart.

Length of Stay, Charges & Mortality Rate

Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)

Acute myocardial infarction is a heart attack. AMI refers to changes that occur in the heart muscle when its blood supply from the coronary arteries is suddenly reduced.

Coronary Bypass Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization

A procedure, also known as coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), that creates new routes for the blood to detour constricted or blocked sections of one or more arteries feeding the heart. This procedure permits increased blood flow for the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle.

Coronary Bypass w/o Cardiac Catheterization

Coronary bypass surgery is a procedure, also known as coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), that creates new routes for the blood to detour constricted or blocked sections of one or more arteries feeding the heart. This procedure permits increased blood flow for the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle. A vein, usually from the patient's leg or inner chest wall, is grafted to produce the bypass.

Heart Failure

Heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump blood well enough to keep up with the body's demand.

Quality Measures

Heart Attack Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)

This chart shows the percentage of heart attack patients given an ACE inhibitor (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) or ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers) for LVSD. ACE inhibitors and ARBs are medications used to treat patients with heart failure and are particularly beneficial in those patients with heart failure and decreased function of the left side of the heart. Early treatment with these kinds of medications in patients who have heart failure symptoms or decreased heart function after a heart attack can also reduce their risk of death from future heart attacks. These two medications work differently and your doctor will decide which drug is most appropriate for you. If you have a heart attack and/or heart failure, you should get a prescription for ACE inhibitors or ARBs if you have decreased heart function before you leave the hospital.

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival

This chart shows the percent of heart attack patients who were given aspirin within 24 hours of arrival at the hospital. Chewing an aspirin as soon as symptoms of a heart attack begin may reduce the severity of the attack. Aspirin helps to keep blood clots from forming and also can dissolve blood clots that can cause heart attacks.

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge

This chart shows the percentage of heart attack patients given instruction to take aspirin regularly. Blood clots can block blood vessels and aspirin can help prevent blood clots from forming or help dissolve blood clots that have formed. Following a heart attack, continued use of aspirin may help reduce the risk of another heart attack. Aspirin can have side effects like stomach inflammation, bleeding, or allergic reactions. Talk to your health care provider before using aspirin on a regular basis to make sure it?s safe for you.

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival

This chart shows the percentage of heart attack patients given Beta Blockers at arrival to the hospital. Beta blockers are medications that are used to lower blood pressure, treat chest pain (angina) and heart failure, as well as help prevent a heart attack. Beta blockers work by relieving the stress on the heart by slowing the heart rate and reducing the force with which the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood. Most heart attack patients should be given a beta blocker within 24 hours of arriving at the hospital.

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge

This chart shows the percentage of heart attack patients given Beta Blockers at discharge from the hospital. Beta blockers are a medication used to lower blood pressure, treat chest pain (angina) and heart failure, as well as help prevent a heart attack. Beta blockers relieve the stress on your heart by slowing the heart rate and reducing the force with which your heart muscles contract to pump blood. Beta Blockers also help keep blood vessels from constricting in your heart, brain, and body. If you have a heart attack, you should get a prescription for a beta blocker before you leave the hospital.

Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication Within 30 Minutes Of Arrival

This chart shows the percentage of heart attack patients given fibrinolytic medication within 30 minutes of arrival to the hospital. Fibrinolytic drugs are medications that can help dissolve blood clots in blood vessels and improve blood flow to your heart. You should get these medications within 30 minutes of arrival at the hospital.

Heart Attack Patients Given PCI Within 90 Minutes Of Arrival

This chart shows the percentage of heart attack patients given PCI within 90 minutes of arrival to the hospital. Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) are procedures that are among the most effective means of opening blocked blood vessels and helping prevent further damage to the heart muscle. PCI procedures are performed by doctors to open the blockage and increase blood flow in blocked blood vessels. The faster blood flow to your heart is restored the potential exists to lessens the damage to your heart muscle. It also can increase your chances of surviving a heart attack.

Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling

The chart shows the percentage of heart attack patients who smoked prior to coming to the hospital and receive smoking cessation counseling before leaving the hospital. Smoking is linked to heart attacks. Quitting may help prevent another heart attack. Smoking increases your risk for developing blood clots and heart disease that can result in a heart attack, heart failure or stroke. Smoking causes your arteries to thicken and your blood vessels to narrow. Fat and plaque stick to the walls of your arteries, which makes it harder for blood to flow. Reduced blood flow to your heart may result in chest pain, high blood pressure, and an increased heart rate. Smoking is also linked to lung disease and cancer, and can cause premature death. It is important that you get information to help you quit smoking before you leave the hospital. Quitting may help prevent another heart attack.

Heart Disease Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)

This chart shows the percentage of patients that received ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors or ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers). ACE and ARB's are medications that are used to treat patients with heart failure. They are particularly beneficial in patients with heart failure and decreased function of the left side of the heart.

Heart Disease Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function

This chart shows the percentage of patients that received an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function. Proper treatment of heart failure depends on what area of your heart is affected. One of the important test you can have to check how your heart is pumping which is called an ?evaluation of the left ventricular systolic function,? will be able to tell your health care provider whether the left side of your heart is pumping properly.

Heart Disease Patients Given Discharge Instructions

This chart shows the percentage of patients that were given discharge instructions for heart failure prior to leaving the hospital. Heart failure is a chronic condition and often the patient experiences symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, and fatigue. Prior to your departure from the hospital a healthcare professional should provide you with valuable information that will help you manage the symptoms of heart failure when you get home.

Heart Disease Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling

This chart shows the percentage of patients that received smoking cessation counseling before leaving the hospital. Smoking is linked to heart attacks, heart failure and stroke. Quitting may help prevent another heart attack. It is important that your receive information that could help you quit smoking.