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| HHC hospitals follow best practices to treat heart failure, including assessment of a patient's left ventricular function, which is a reflection of damaged heart muscle. ACE Inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) are often prescribed to lower blood pressure and reduce strain on the heart. Heart failure patients who have a history of tobacco use receive smoking cessation advice and/or counseling during their hospital stay. Patients are also given instructions and educational materials on exercise, activity level, diet, weight monitoring, and what to do if their symptoms get worse. | | Appropriate and Timely Treatment and Prevention
Hospital-Specific Data January 2010 - December 2010
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*The number of cases is too small (n<25) for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance. |
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