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Heart Attack Performance Measures

Albany Medical Center performed well above the state and national norms in heart attack “process of care measures” as reported recently by the Hospital Quality Alliance and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. These measures, which show how often a health care provider gives recommended care, are for the period from January through December 2006.

Percent of Heart Attack Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD) - Albany Med 88%
Percent of Heart attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival - Albany Med 99%
Percent of Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge - Albany Med 98%
Percent of Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival - Albany Med 100%
Percent of Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge - Albany Med 99%
Percent of Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling - Albany Med 97%