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Cardiac Care Introduction

2009 Editor's Pick Consumer Health Rating VHI'S CARDIAC CARE INFORMATION will help you learn about heart disease and compare the quality of heart care at Virginia hospitals. More...

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Why is this information important? Heart disease and stroke are the number one causes of death in Virginia. One out of seven hospital stays are for cardiac care. If you need heart care, VHI's information on the experience and success of hospitals and physicians may help you compare and choose health care providers.

What information is available? Some studies show that experienced hospitals and physicians have better results in heart care. Our reports show how often hospitals provide cardiac care. You will also find how often patients die or must be hospitalized again within 30 days. To find the care you need, VHI reports group cardiac care into three Cardiac Care Service Lines. These groups include medical care for heart disease and heart surgery.

Is it fair to compare different hospitals? Some patients are very sick and more likely to die or be readmitted for more care. VHI worked with scientists, hospitals and doctors to fairly compare care between hospitals. Be sure to discuss this and other information with your doctor.

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  • Compare Hospitals - Pick and compare hospitals you choose on how well they perform in heart care.

  • Statewide Summaries - Compare frequency, mortality and readmission rates by age, race, and type of heart care.

  • Types of Cardiac Care - Learn what conditions and surgeries are included in VHI Cardiac Care reports.

  • Physicians - Find and compare physicians reporting they provide cardiology care. Names, addresses, education, special training, and more.

  • Heart Attack Warning Signs & Prevention - Know the warning signs of a heart attack and what to do.

  • Methodology - Background information including how VHI takes into account differences in how sick patients are when comparing mortality and readmission rates.




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