Heart Failure
Joint Commission Disease Specific Care Certified Program
Heart failure, sometimes called congestive heart failure (CHF), is a chronic (long-term) condition caused by the inability of the heart to pump as much blood as the body needs. Heart failure becomes more common with age and causes symptoms such as shortness of breath and a build-up of fluid in the feet and legs. Heart failure is one of the most common reasons for hospitalization. A healthy lifestyle and proper medications can reduce the effects of heart failure and the need for future hospitalization. These indicators examine how well we manage the care of patients hospitalized for heart failure.
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Performance is below the national benchmark |
# = too few eligible cases to calculate a reliable statistic
n/a = the national or state average is not available for this measure
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Performance is the same as national benchmark |
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Performance exceeds the national benchmark |
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What does this mean to me? Patients at Methodist receive more appropriate care and instruction than the national or state average.
National & State Benchmark Source:
Hospital Compare (reporting period July 2008 - June 2009)
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Last Updated: May 2010
