Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure is a weakening of the heart’s pumping power, which starves the body of necessary oxygen and nutrients.
The data shows the percentages of patients who received endorsed medical interventions at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital between January 2005 and September 2005, as compared to state and national averages during 2005.
| NATL | STATE | EMH | |
|---|---|---|---|
Ultrasound of heart’s left ventricular function |
80% |
86% |
97% |
ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blocker |
80% |
82% |
91% |
Discharge instructions (help patient manage |
52% |
57% |
96% |
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