Heart Attack Quality Report 

The rates displayed in this graph are from data reported for discharges April 2008 through March 2009.

 

Heart Attack Quality Report

SSM
St. Mary's 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.

99%

92%

94%

Aspirin at discharge: The percentage of eligible heart attack patients who were prescribed aspirin on discharge.

 100%

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.

100%

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.

 95%

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.

 88%

87%

81%


* Sample size was too small or data was not available.