Heart and Stroke Care in Utah Hospitals

Quality and Charges, 2005-2007

The purpose of this report is to help patients compare Utah hospitals in heart and stroke care based on quality and charges.

If you or someone you know is at risk for heart or stroke problems, you may find this report helpful when considering where to receive treatment. Health care facilities can vary, sometimes quite a bit, in terms of quality of care and patient charges.

Key Findings | All Tables (PDF) | Entire Report (PDF)

Did you know?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Utah and the U.S.
‘Silent’ strokes have no symptoms but your doctor can detect them
Healthy diet and exercise are key to preventing heart and stroke problems

For information on preventing and living with heart disease or stroke, please visit the Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program and the American Heart Association.

Hospital Quality

Many factors affect a hospital’s performance on quality measures. Read more...

Heart Indicators	Format
Heart Bypass Surgery Deaths	Web page	PDF
Balloon Angioplasty Deaths	Web page	PDF
Heart Attack Deaths	Web page	PDF
Heart Failure Deaths	Web page	PDF

Stroke Indicator	Format
Stroke Deaths	Web page	PDF

Methods and measures used for the Hospital Quality of this report

Hospital Charges

Many factors will affect the cost of your hospital stay. Read more…

Heart Procedure/Condition	Format
Heart Failure	Web page	PDF
Heart Attack	Web page	PDF
Coronary Bypass (CABG)
with cardiac catheterization without cardiac catheterization	Web page	PDF
	Web page	PDF
Balloon Angioplasty
with heart attack without heart attack	Web page	PDF
with heart attack without heart attack	Web page	PDF
Heart Catheterization
for ischemic disease except ischemic disease	Web page	PDF
for ischemic disease except ischemic disease	Web page	PDF
Heart Valve Procedures
with heart catheterization without heart catheterization	Web page	PDF
with heart catheterization without heart catheterization	Web page	PDF

Stroke Procedure/Condition	Format
Stroke Among Adults	Web page	PDF

Methods and measures used for the Hospital Charges section of this report

Please be aware that information in this report is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always ask questions and seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment.

Heart and Stroke Care in Utah Hospitals

Quality and Charges, 2005-2007

Key Findings | All Tables (PDF) | Entire Report (PDF)

Did you know?

Hospital Quality

Heart Indicators

Format

Heart Bypass Surgery Deaths

Balloon Angioplasty Deaths

Heart Attack Deaths

Heart Failure Deaths

Stroke Indicator

Format

Stroke Deaths

Hospital Charges

Heart Procedure/Condition

Format

Heart Failure

Heart Attack

Coronary Bypass (CABG)

with cardiac catheterization

without cardiac catheterization

Balloon Angioplasty

with heart attack

without heart attack

Heart Catheterization

for ischemic disease

except ischemic disease

Heart Valve Procedures

with heart catheterization

without heart catheterization

Stroke Procedure/Condition

Format

Stroke Among Adults

Please be aware that information in this report is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always ask questions and seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment.