Heart Attack Process of Care Measures: A heart attack (also called AMI or acute myocardial infarction) happens when the arteries leading to the heart become blocked and the blood supply is slowed or stopped. These measures show some of the standards of care provided, if appropriate for most adults who have had a heart attack. Data from Hospital Compare: January 2012 through January 2013.
Heart attack patients given Aspirin at arrival:
Heart attack patients given Aspirin at discharge:
Heart attack patients given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD):
Heart attack patients given smoking cessation advice/counseling:
Heart attack patients given Beta Blocker at discharge:
Heart attack patients given PCI within 90 minutes of arrival:
Heart attack patients given a prescription for a statin at discharge:
