A patient has heart failure when the heart can't pump enough blood throughout the body. Unlike a heart attack, which is a defined event at a specific time, heart failure is a chronic condition. Common symptoms of heart failure are shortness of breath, fatigue and swelling in the ankles, feet, legs and abdomen.

Below you will see how often HHC is following best practice standards of heart failure care. See hospital-specific data for more information about these best practices.

Appropriate and Timely Treatment and Prevention
January 2010 - December 2010

Hospital-Specific Data