What this indicator means

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) are drugs used to treat heart failure. They are particularly helpful in cases where the function of the left side of the heart is compromised, a condition referred to as Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD).. Early treatment with ACE inhibitors and ARBs in appropriate patients can reduce their risk of death from future heart attacks. This indicator measures the percentage of patients given ACE Inhibitor (ARB) for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD).

What this indicator means

This indicator measures the percentage of patients provided with information to help manage the symptoms of heart disease after returning home. Ths information includes:

• activity level
• diet
• daily weight measurement
• medications
• follow-up appointments
• how to respond if your symptoms worsen

What this indicator means

An evaluation of the left ventricular systolic function helps healthcare providers determine whether the left side of the heart is functioning well. This indicator measures the percentage of patients who received left ventricular function assessment during hospitalization.

What this indicator means

Smoking causes heart disease, heart attack, heart failure and stroke, among other diseases. Smoking thickens the walls of arteries and narrows blood vessels. This indicator measures the percentage of patients who received counseling about quitting smoking while they were hospitalized.