Heart Failure Care
Select a quality measure from the list below to see how BRMC compares with other hospitals.
| Measure | Description |
|---|---|
| Discharge Instructions | Before patients leave the hospital, the hospital staff should provide them with information to help manage their symptoms at home. |
| Left Ventricular Function Assessment | The proper treatment for heart failure depends on what area of the heart is affected. An important test called the left ventricular function assessment evaluates how the heart is pumping. It tells the healthcare provider whether the left side of the heart is pumping properly. |
| ACE Inhibitor | An ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor is a pharmaceutical used in the treatment of heart attacks, heart failure or dysfunction of the left ventricle of the heart. |
| Smoking Cessation Education | Smoking increases the risk for developing blood clots and heart disease that can lead to heart attack, heart failure or stroke. |