The rates displayed in this graph are from data reported for discharges July 2008 through June 2009.
|
Heart Attack Quality Report |
SSM
St. Clare
Health Ctr. |
MO
Average |
National
Average |
|
| Smoking cessation counseling: The percentage of heart attack patients with a history of smoking cigarettes who were given information or counseling to help them quit smoking. |
100% |
97% |
96% |
| Aspirin at arrival: The percentage of eligible heart attack patients who received aspirin within 24 hours of their arrival at the hospital. |
96% |
92% |
94% |
| Aspirin at discharge: The percentage of eligible heart attack patients who were prescribed aspirin on discharge. |
96% |
92% |
93% |
| Fibrinolytic within 30 minutes:The percentage of eligible heart attack patients who received fibrinolytic drugs within 30 minutes of their arrival at the hospital. |
* |
61% |
45% |
| Beta Blocker at discharge: The percentage of eligible heart attack patients who were prescribed beta blockers on discharge. |
99% |
91% |
94% |
| ACE inhibitor or ARBs: The percentage of eligible heart attack patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) who received an ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor or ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker) on discharge. |
88% |
91% |
92% |
| PCI within 90 minutes: The percentage of eligible heart attack patients who received percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) within 90 minutes of their arrival at the hospital. |
* |
87% |
81% |
* Sample size was too small or data was not available.