Heart Failure
Heart Failure is a weakening of the heart's pumping power. With heart failure, your body doesn't get enough oxygen and nutrients to meet its needs. These measures show some of the standards of care provided for most adults with heart failure.
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| Measure | SBUH 2008-2009 |
SBUH 2009-2010 |
NY State Average |
US Average |
Top 10 Percentile |
| ACEI or ARB for LVSD: Percent of eligible patients who received a prescription for ACE inhibitor or ARB medications at discharge from the hospital. | 88% | 89% | 94% | 95% | 100% |
| LVF Assessment: Percent of all eligible heart failure patients who had their left ventricular function (heart's ability to pump blood) measured while in the hospital. | 100% | 99% | 99% | 98% | 100% |
| Discharge Instructions: Percent of eligible patients who were given complete instructions about follow-up and how to care for themselves at home after discharge from the hospital for heart failure. | 89% | 90% | 90% | 89% | 100% |
| Advice for heart failure patients to quit smoking: Percent of eligible heart failure patients who were advised to quit smoking. | 100% | 100% | 98% | 99% | 100% |
Last updated by Webmaster on September 06, 2011
