Quality Outcomes

_{A lower number of minutes is better.}

Why is this important?

The faster patients can be transferred for specialized care, the less damage done to the heart and the better the chance of recovery.

*This measure is not applicable to LMH Health because patients remain at LMH Health for specialized heart attack care.

_{A lower number of minutes is better.}

Why is this important?

The faster an electrocardiogram (ECG) can be performed, the quicker health care providers can diagnose a heart attack.

_{Higher percentages are better.}

Why is this important?

Taking drugs to dissolve blood clots can improve blood flow to the heart.

_{Higher percentages are better.}

Why is this important?

Receiving aspirin early can decrease illness and improve chances of survival.

_{Higher percentages are better.}

Why is this important?

Taking drugs to dissolve blood clots can improve blood flow to the heart.

_{Higher percentages are better.}

Why is this important?

The faster an intervention in the Cath Lab (if appropriate), the less damage done to the heart and the better the chance of recovery.

_{Higher percentages are better.}

Why is this important?

Aspirin therapy for patients who have suffered a heart attack can decrease illness and improve chances of survival.

_{Higher percentages are better.}

Why is this important?

Prescribing statins for patients with high cholesterol who have suffered a heart attack may reduce the risk of another one.

Higher percentages are better.

Why is this important?

It is important for heart failure patients to know how to take care of themselves. Carefully following discharge instructions can lead to improved health results and a reduced need to return to the hospital.

Higher percentages are better.

Why is this important?

It is important to assess the left ventricular function of the heart in order to choose the appropriate heart failure medications to promote health, prevent illness and reduce the risk of death.

Higher percentages are better.

Why is this important?

ACE inhibitors and ARBs have been found effective at reducing illness and death in heart failure patients with Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction of the heart.