Alabama Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Project: Results of a Statewide Quality Improvement Initiative

Article Abstract:

A program initiated in Alabama to improve the outcome of coronary bypass patients is described. Mortality rates were not significantly different than the rate nationwide, but Alabama patients were extubated more quickly and were more likely to receive aspirin.

Research, Cardiac patients

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Use of continous quality improvement to increase use of process measures in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a randomized controlled trial

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A continuous quality improvement process can be used to improve the quality of medical care, according to a study of 359 hospitals where 267,917 patients received a coronary artery bypass. One-third of the hospitals did the operation as usually done, one-third were asked to give more patients preoperative beta blockers, and one-third were asked to use the internal mammary artery. The latter two groups increased their use of both of these recommendations compared to the first group.

Health Care and Social Assistance, Product quality, HEALTH SERVICES, Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Care Services, Medical & Health Services, Methods, Evaluation, Total quality management, Outcome and process assessment (Health Care), Outcome and process assessment (Medical care), Medical care (Private)

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Implementation of a statewide system for coronary reperfusion for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

Article Abstract:

The implementation and the advantages of a statewide system for coronary reperfusion for the treatment of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are studied. The program is found to be very effective, as it helps in providing quality care to the patients.

United States, North Carolina, Health aspects, Analysis, Usage, Diagnosis, Heart attack, Wellness programs, Reperfusion (Physiology), Clinical report

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