Heart Attacks
A heart attack happens when arteries leading to the heart become blocked and the blood supply is slowed.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Aspirin at arrival (reduce blood clotting) |
92% |
92% |
97% |
Aspirin at departure (reduce blood clotting) |
89% |
88% |
98% |
Beta-blockers at arrival (slow heart/lower blood pressure) |
85% |
85% |
97% |
Beta-blockers at departure (slow heart/lower blood pressure) |
87% |
88% |
99% |
ACE inhibitors or an angiotensin receptor blocker (help the heart pump blood better) |
80% |
78% |
96% |
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