Top Hospitals * 100%

AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE UNITED STATES	75%
AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII	67%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
HILO MEDICAL CENTER	53%
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER AT PALI MOMI	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER	72%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER-WEST	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL	69%
WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.

* Top Hospitals represents the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. Top hospitals achieved a 100% rate or better.

Why is this Important?

An ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme) is a type of medicine used to treat heart attacks, heart failure, or a decreased function of the left side of your heart. ACE inhibitors can help reduce the risk of death from a heart attack if taken within 24 hours of the first symptoms of a heart attack. Continued use may help prevent heart failure. ACE inhibitors work by stopping the production of a hormone that narrows blood vessels. This helps reduce the pressure in your heart and lower blood pressure. If you have a heart attack, you should get a prescription for ACE inhibitors before you leave the hospital.

Higher percentages are better.

For more information about Heart Attack Care, click here.

This information comes from the quality data submitted by hospitals to the QIO Clinical Data Warehouse for inpatient discharges during the time period January - June 2004.

Note: Use the information in Hospital Compare with the other information you gather about hospitals as you decide where to get hospital services. You may want to contact your health care provider, your State Survey Agency or your state Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for more information. If you have a complaint about the quality of the medical care you or a loved one received at a hospital, first contact the hospital’s patient advocate. Or, contact your state QIO. If you have other complaints about a health care facility, contact your State Survey Agency. Their phone numbers can be found at medicare.gov/Helpful Contacts. Additional information about hospitals may be found on the state websites.

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Top Hospitals * 100%

AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE UNITED STATES	75%
AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII	76%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
HILO MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER AT PALI MOMI	0 patients
KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER	79%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER-WEST	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	0 patients

* Top Hospitals represents the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. Top hospitals achieved a 100% rate or better.

Why is this Important?

Smoking increases your risk for developing blood clots and heart disease that can result in a heart attack, heart failure or stroke. Smoking causes your arteries to thicken and your blood vessels to narrow. Fat and plaque stick to the walls of your arteries, which makes it harder for blood to flow. Reduced blood flow to your heart may result in chest pain, high blood pressure, and an increased heart rate. Smoking is also linked to lung disease and cancer, and can cause premature death. It is important that you get information to help you quit smoking before you leave the hospital. Quitting may help prevent another heart attack.

Higher percentages are better.

For more information about Heart Attack Care, click here.

This information comes from the quality data submitted by hospitals to the QIO Clinical Data Warehouse for inpatient discharges during the time period April - June 2004.

Note: Use the information in Hospital Compare with the other information you gather about hospitals as you decide where to get hospital services. You may want to contact your health care provider, your State Survey Agency or your state Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for more information. If you have a complaint about the quality of the medical care you or a loved one received at a hospital, first contact the hospital’s patient advocate. Or, contact your state QIO. If you have other complaints about a health care facility, contact your State Survey Agency. Their phone numbers can be found at medicare.gov/Helpful Contacts. Additional information about hospitals may be found on the state websites.

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Top Hospitals * 100%

AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE UNITED STATES	91%
AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII	92%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER	98%
HILO MEDICAL CENTER	80%
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL	98%
KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER AT PALI MOMI	91%
KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER	96%
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER	93%
QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER	92%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER	97%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER-WEST	98%
STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL	93%
WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	84%

* Top Hospitals represents the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. Top hospitals achieved a 100% rate or better.

Why is this Important?

The heart is a muscle that gets oxygen through blood vessels. Sometimes blood clots can block these blood vessels, and the heart can’t get enough oxygen. This can cause a heart attack. Chewing an aspirin as soon as symptoms of a heart attack begin may help reduce the severity of the attack. This chart shows the percent of heart attack patients who were given (or took) aspirin within 24 hours of arrival at the hospital.

Higher percentages are better.

For more information about Heart Attack Care, click here.

This information comes from the quality data submitted by hospitals to the QIO Clinical Data Warehouse for inpatient discharges during the time period January - June 2004.

Note: Use the information in Hospital Compare with the other information you gather about hospitals as you decide where to get hospital services. You may want to contact your health care provider, your State Survey Agency or your state Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for more information. If you have a complaint about the quality of the medical care you or a loved one received at a hospital, first contact the hospital’s patient advocate. Or, contact your state QIO. If you have other complaints about a health care facility, contact your State Survey Agency. Their phone numbers can be found at medicare.gov/Helpful Contacts. Additional information about hospitals may be found on the state websites.

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Top Hospitals * 100%

AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE UNITED STATES	86%
AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII	88%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER	82%
HILO MEDICAL CENTER	87%
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL	98%
KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER AT PALI MOMI	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER	93%
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER	73%
QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER	91%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER	95%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER-WEST	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL	96%
WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.

* Top Hospitals represents the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. Top hospitals achieved a 100% rate or better.

Why is this Important?

Blood clots can block blood vessels. Aspirin can help prevent blood clots from forming or help dissolve blood clots that have formed. Following a heart attack, continued use of aspirin may help reduce the risk of another heart attack. Aspirin can have side effects like stomach inflammation, bleeding, or allergic reactions. Talk to your health care provider before using aspirin on a regular basis to make sure it’s safe for you.

Higher percentages are better.

For more information about Heart Attack Care, click here.

This information comes from the quality data submitted by hospitals to the QIO Clinical Data Warehouse for inpatient discharges during the time period January - June 2004.

Note: Use the information in Hospital Compare with the other information you gather about hospitals as you decide where to get hospital services. You may want to contact your health care provider, your State Survey Agency or your state Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for more information. If you have a complaint about the quality of the medical care you or a loved one received at a hospital, first contact the hospital’s patient advocate. Or, contact your state QIO. If you have other complaints about a health care facility, contact your State Survey Agency. Their phone numbers can be found at medicare.gov/Helpful Contacts. Additional information about hospitals may be found on the state websites.

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Top Hospitals * 100%

AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE UNITED STATES	83%
AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII	78%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER	82%
HILO MEDICAL CENTER	78%
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL	92%
KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER AT PALI MOMI	65%
KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER	86%
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER	90%
QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER	80%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER	88%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER-WEST	71%
STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL	88%
WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	58%

* Top Hospitals represents the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. Top hospitals achieved a 100% rate or better.

Why is this Important?

Beta blockers are a type of medicine that is used to lower blood pressure, treat chest pain (angina) and heart failure, and to help prevent a heart attack. Beta blockers relieve the stress on the heart by slowing the heart rate and reducing the force with which the heart muscle contracts (to pump blood). Most heart attack patients should be given a beta blocker within 24 hours of arriving at the hospital.

Higher percentages are better.

For more information about Heart Attack Care, click here.

This information comes from the quality data submitted by hospitals to the QIO Clinical Data Warehouse for inpatient discharges during the time period January - June 2004.

Note: Use the information in Hospital Compare with the other information you gather about hospitals as you decide where to get hospital services. You may want to contact your health care provider, your State Survey Agency or your state Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for more information. If you have a complaint about the quality of the medical care you or a loved one received at a hospital, first contact the hospital’s patient advocate. Or, contact your state QIO. If you have other complaints about a health care facility, contact your State Survey Agency. Their phone numbers can be found at medicare.gov/Helpful Contacts. Additional information about hospitals may be found on the state websites.

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Top Hospitals * 100%

AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE UNITED STATES	84%
AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII	79%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER	72%
HILO MEDICAL CENTER	85%
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL	97%
KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER AT PALI MOMI	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER	84%
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER	44%
QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER	83%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER	97%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER-WEST	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL	90%
WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.

* Top Hospitals represents the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. Top hospitals achieved a 100% rate or better.

Why is this Important?

Beta blockers are a type of medicine that is used to lower blood pressure, treat chest pain (angina) and heart failure, and to help prevent a heart attack. Beta blockers relieve the stress on your heart by slowing the heart rate and reducing the force with which your heart muscles contract to pump blood. They also help keep blood vessels from constricting in your heart, brain, and body. If you have a heart attack, you should get a prescription for a beta blocker before you leave the hospital.

Higher percentages are better.

For more information about Heart Attack Care, click here.

This information comes from the quality data submitted by hospitals to the QIO Clinical Data Warehouse for inpatient discharges during the time period January - June 2004.

Note: Use the information in Hospital Compare with the other information you gather about hospitals as you decide where to get hospital services. You may want to contact your health care provider, your State Survey Agency or your state Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for more information. If you have a complaint about the quality of the medical care you or a loved one received at a hospital, first contact the hospital’s patient advocate. Or, contact your state QIO. If you have other complaints about a health care facility, contact your State Survey Agency. Their phone numbers can be found at medicare.gov/Helpful Contacts. Additional information about hospitals may be found on the state websites.

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Top Hospitals * 70%

AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE UNITED STATES	37%
AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII	26%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER	Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
HILO MEDICAL CENTER	0 patients
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL	No data is available from the hospital for this measure for the reporting period.
KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER AT PALI MOMI	0 patients
KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER	0 patients
QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER-WEST	0 patients
STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL	0 patients
WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	0 patients

* Top Hospitals represents the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. Top hospitals achieved a 70% rate or better.

Why is this Important?
The heart is a muscle that gets oxygen through blood vessels. Sometimes blood clots can block these blood vessels, and the heart can’t get enough oxygen. This can cause a heart attack. Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) is one of a class of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI), which are among the most effective ways to open blocked blood vessels and help prevent further heart muscle damage. A PCI is performed by a doctor to open the blockage and increase blood flow in blocked blood vessels. Improving blood flow to your heart as quickly as possible lessens the damage to your heart muscle. It also can increase your chances of surviving a heart attack. There are three procedures commonly described by the term PCI. These procedures all involve a catheter (a flexible tube) that is inserted, often through your leg, and guided through the blood vessels to the blockage. The three procedures are:

• Angioplasty - a balloon is inflated to open the blood vessel (PTCA).
• Stenting - a small wire tube called a stent is placed in the blood vessel to hold it open.
• Atherectomy - a blade or laser cuts through and removes the blockage.

Higher percentages are better.

For more information about Heart Attack Care, click here.

This information comes from the quality data submitted by hospitals to the QIO Clinical Data Warehouse for inpatient discharges during the time period April - June 2004.

Note: Use the information in Hospital Compare with the other information you gather about hospitals as you decide where to get hospital services. You may want to contact your health care provider, your State Survey Agency or your state Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for more information. If you have a complaint about the quality of the medical care you or a loved one received at a hospital, first contact the hospital’s patient advocate. Or, contact your state QIO. If you have other complaints about a health care facility, contact your State Survey Agency. Their phone numbers can be found at medicare.gov/Helpful Contacts. Additional information about hospitals may be found on the state websites.

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Top Hospitals * 100%

AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE UNITED STATES	37%
AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII	16%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER	Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
HILO MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL	No data is available from the hospital for this measure for the reporting period.
KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER AT PALI MOMI	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER	Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER	0 patients
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER-WEST	0 patients
STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.

* Top Hospitals represents the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. Top hospitals achieved a 100% rate or better.

Why is this Important?

The heart is a muscle that gets oxygen through blood vessels. Sometimes blood clots can block these blood vessels and the heart can’t get enough oxygen. This can cause a heart attack. Thrombolytics are medicines that can help dissolve blood clots in blood vessels and improve blood flow to your heart. You should get them within 30 minutes of arrival at the hospital.

Higher percentages are better.

For more information about Heart Attack Care, click here.

This information comes from the quality data submitted by hospitals to the QIO Clinical Data Warehouse for inpatient discharges during the time period April - June 2004.

Note: Use the information in Hospital Compare with the other information you gather about hospitals as you decide where to get hospital services. You may want to contact your health care provider, your State Survey Agency or your state Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for more information. If you have a complaint about the quality of the medical care you or a loved one received at a hospital, first contact the hospital’s patient advocate. Or, contact your state QIO. If you have other complaints about a health care facility, contact your State Survey Agency. Their phone numbers can be found at medicare.gov/Helpful Contacts. Additional information about hospitals may be found on the state websites.

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Top Hospitals * 100%

AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE UNITED STATES	74%
AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII	70%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER	77%
HILO MEDICAL CENTER	70%
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL	85%
KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER AT PALI MOMI	74%
KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER	62%
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER	66%
QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER	71%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER-WEST	85%
STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL	83%
WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	76%

* Top Hospitals represents the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. Top hospitals achieved a 100% rate or better.

Why is this Important?

ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors are a type of medicine used to treat heart attacks, high blood pressure, and heart failure. It is also frequently prescribed for a condition called “left ventricular systolic dysfunction,” which is a decreased function of the left part of your heart. ACE inhibitors can help reduce the risk of death from a heart attack if taken within 24 hours of the first symptoms of a heart attack. Continued use may help prevent heart failure. ACE inhibitors work by stopping the production of a hormone that can narrow your blood vessels. This helps reduce the pressure in your heart, lowering your blood pressure.

Higher percentages are better.

For more information about Heart Failure Care, click here.

This information comes from the quality data submitted by hospitals to the QIO Clinical Data Warehouse for inpatient discharges during the time period January - June 2004.

Note: Use the information in Hospital Compare with the other information you gather about hospitals as you decide where to get hospital services. You may want to contact your health care provider, your State Survey Agency or your state Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for more information. If you have a complaint about the quality of the medical care you or a loved one received at a hospital, first contact the hospital’s patient advocate. Or, contact your state QIO. If you have other complaints about a health care facility, contact your State Survey Agency. Their phone numbers can be found at medicare.gov/Helpful Contacts. Additional information about hospitals may be found on the state websites.

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Top Hospitals * 100%

AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE UNITED STATES	65%
AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII	57%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
HILO MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER AT PALI MOMI	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER	Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER	53%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER-WEST	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.

* Top Hospitals represents the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. Top hospitals achieved a 100% rate or better.

Why is this Important?

Smoking increases your risk for developing blood clots and heart disease, which can result in a heart attack, heart failure or stroke. Smoking causes your blood vessels to thicken. Fat and plaque then stick to the wall of your blood vessels, which makes it harder for blood to flow. Reduced blood flow to your heart may result in chest pain, high blood pressure, and an increased heart rate. Smoking is linked to lung disease and cancer, and can cause premature death. It is important for your health that you get information to help you quit smoking before you leave the hospital.

Higher percentages are better.

For more information about Heart Failure Care, click here.

This information comes from the quality data submitted by hospitals to the QIO Clinical Data Warehouse for inpatient discharges during the time period April - June 2004.

Note: Use the information in Hospital Compare with the other information you gather about hospitals as you decide where to get hospital services. You may want to contact your health care provider, your State Survey Agency or your state Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for more information. If you have a complaint about the quality of the medical care you or a loved one received at a hospital, first contact the hospital’s patient advocate. Or, contact your state QIO. If you have other complaints about a health care facility, contact your State Survey Agency. Their phone numbers can be found at medicare.gov/Helpful Contacts. Additional information about hospitals may be found on the state websites.

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Top Hospitals * 98%

AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE UNITED STATES	78%
AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII	81%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER	79%
HILO MEDICAL CENTER	44%
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL	93%
KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER AT PALI MOMI	66%
KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER	92%
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER	86%
QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER	83%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER	95%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER-WEST	84%
STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL	97%
WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL	90%
WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	72%

* Top Hospitals represents the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. Top hospitals achieved a 98% rate or better.

Why is this Important?

The proper treatment for heart failure depends on what area of your heart is affected. An important test is to check how your heart is pumping, called “the left ventricular function assessment.” It can tell your health care provider whether the left side of your heart is pumping properly. Other ways to check on how your heart is pumping include:

• your medical history
• a physical examination
• listening to your heart sounds
• other tests as ordered by a physician (like an ECG (electrocardiogram), chest x-ray, blood work, and an echocardiogram)

Higher percentages are better.

For more information about Heart Failure Care, click here.

This information comes from the quality data submitted by hospitals to the QIO Clinical Data Warehouse for inpatient discharges during the time period January - June 2004.

Note: Use the information in Hospital Compare with the other information you gather about hospitals as you decide where to get hospital services. You may want to contact your health care provider, your State Survey Agency or your state Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for more information. If you have a complaint about the quality of the medical care you or a loved one received at a hospital, first contact the hospital’s patient advocate. Or, contact your state QIO. If you have other complaints about a health care facility, contact your State Survey Agency. Their phone numbers can be found at medicare.gov/Helpful Contacts. Additional information about hospitals may be found on the state websites.

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Top Hospitals * 88%

AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE UNITED STATES	45%
AVERAGE FOR ALL REPORTING HOSPITALS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII	26%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER	37%
HILO MEDICAL CENTER	71%
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL	30%
KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER AT PALI MOMI	17%
KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER	0%
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER	2%
QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER	22%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER	2%
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER-WEST	0%
STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL	68%
WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.
WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	Be careful when drawing conclusions for these hospitals because of the small number of patients treated. Click here to see information on these hospitals.

* Top Hospitals represents the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. Top hospitals achieved a 88% rate or better.

Why is this Important?

Heart failure is a chronic condition. It results in symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, and fatigue. Before you leave the hospital, the staff at the hospital should provide you with information to help you manage the symptoms after you get home. The information should include your

• activity level (what you can and can’t do)
• diet (what you should, and shouldn’t eat or drink)
• medications
• follow-up appointment
• watching your daily weight
• what to do if your symptoms get worse

Higher percentages are better.

For more information about Heart Failure Care, click here.

This information comes from the quality data submitted by hospitals to the QIO Clinical Data Warehouse for inpatient discharges during the time period April - June 2004.

Note: Use the information in Hospital Compare with the other information you gather about hospitals as you decide where to get hospital services. You may want to contact your health care provider, your State Survey Agency or your state Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for more information. If you have a complaint about the quality of the medical care you or a loved one received at a hospital, first contact the hospital’s patient advocate. Or, contact your state QIO. If you have other complaints about a health care facility, contact your State Survey Agency. Their phone numbers can be found at medicare.gov/Helpful Contacts. Additional information about hospitals may be found on the state websites.