Heart Failure

Heart Failure


Heart Failure Performance ResultsNational AverageMissouri Baptist Medical CenterNational Top 10%
 
ACE-I/ARB prescribed at discharge: Proportion of eligible heart failure patients who are prescribed ACE-I or ARB medication at hospital discharge89%91%99%
Left ventricular function assessment: Proportion of eligible heart attack patients who are prescribed aspirin at hospital discharge90%100%99%
Antithrombotics prescribed at discharge for patients with atrial fibrillation: Proportion of eligible heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation who are prescribed antithrombotic (anti-clotting) medication at hospital discharge85%94%99%
Discharge instructions: Proportion of eligible heart failure patients who are given instructions at hospital discharge regarding activity, diet, follow-up care, medications, what to do if symptoms worsen, and how to monitor their weight77%85%99%
Smoking cessation advice/counseling: Proportion of eligible heart failure patients receiving smoking cessation advice or counseling during the hospital stay90%100%99%


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