Leapfrog Ratings for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Patients undergoing an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair should choose a hospital that has lots of experience with the procedure and also follows the recommended processes of care.
What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair surgery repairs a weakened main artery to the bottom half of the body before it bursts and causes death.
Quality of Care
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Volume
(# of Procedures)
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Survival Odds
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Predicted Survival
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Process Excellence
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Overall Score
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UC San Diego Health System, Hillcrest
San Diego, CA
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18
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Better Odds of Survival
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97.02%
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Higher Adherence to Clinical Guidelines
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UC San Diego Health System, Thornton Hospital & Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center
La Jolla, CA
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5
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Improved Odds of Survival
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96.36%
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HigherAdherence to Clinical Guidelines
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Survey results submitted 6/27/2011.
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