Hospitals can reduce the risk of infection after surgery by
making sure they provide care that’s known to get the best
results for most patients. Here are some examples: Hospitals can
also reduce the risk of cardiac problems associated with surgery
by: An acute myocardial infarction (AMI), also called a heart
attack, happens when one of the heart’s arteries becomes blocked
and the supply of blood and oxygen to part of the heart muscle
is slowed or stopped. When the heart muscle doesn’t get the
oxygen and nutrients it needs, the affected heart tissue may
die. These measures show some of the standards of care provided,
if appropriate, for most adults who have had a heart attack.
Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that causes difficulty
breathing, fever, cough and fatigue. These measures show some of
the recommended treatments for pneumonia. Read more information
about pneumonia care. Heart Failure is a weakening of the
heart's pumping power. With heart failure, your body doesn't get
enough oxygen and nutrien