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Blood pressure is variable—it rises and falls during the day. When blood pressure stays elevated over time, however, it is called high blood pressure or hypertension. Read on to learn more. Click here to continue reading this article ...

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High Blood Pressure

Article Medically Reviewed By:

Shawna Nesbitt, MD, MS

Associate Professor of Internal Medicine University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX

Overview

What Is It?
Blood pressure is the amount of force your blood exerts against the walls of your arteries. High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure is elevated over time. Left untreated, it can damage your small blood vessels and organs and lead to heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure and circulatory problems. Normal blood pressure effectively and harmlessly pushes the blood from your heart to your body's organs and muscles so they can receive the oxygen and nutrients they need. Blood pressure is variable—it rises and falls during the day. When blood pressure stays elevated over time, however, it is called high blood pressure or hypertension.

According to the most recent estimates, about 73 million Americans age 20 and older have hypertension and nearly half are women, according to the American Heart Association. High blood pressure killed nearly 54,707 Americans in 2004 and was listed as a primary or contributing factor in 300,000 deaths. Hypertension can occur in both children and adults, but it is more common in adults, particularly African Americans and the elderly.

People with other conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease are likely to become hypertensive. In addition, being overweight, drinking alcohol excessively (defined as more than two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women), and taking oral contraceptives may increase blood pressure. Overall, nearly one in three American adults has hypertension. About half of the 73 million Americans with high blood pressure are women. More men than women have hypertension, until women reach menopause, when their risk becomes greater than men's. An estimated 27 percent of women have high blood pressure.

Blood pressure is typically expressed as two numbers, one over the other, and is measured in millimeters of mercury (noted as mm Hg). The first number is the systolic blood pressure, the pressure used when the heart beats. The second number, diastolic blood pressure, is the pressure that exists in the arteries between heartbeats.Depending on your activities, your blood pressure may increase or decrease throughout the day. If you are not acutely ill, are over 18 years of age and are not taking antihypertensive drugs, a blood pressure reading of 119 mm Hg or below systolic and/or 79 mm Hg or below diastolic (119/79) is considered normal. If your systolic blood pressure is 120 to 139 mm Hg systolic and/or your diastolic pressure is 80 to 89 mm Hg, you have prehypertension. This means that you don't have high blood pressure now but are more likely to develop it in the future, and you have increased risk factors for cardiovascular disease and other conditions related to hypertension.

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PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL

from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General

ProviderNumber: 50024 Title: PARADISE VALLEY HOSP...

ProviderNumber: 50024

Title: PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL

Address1: 2400 EAST FOURTH STREET

City: NATIONAL CITY

State Code: CA

Zip Code: 91950

County: SAN DIEGO

Phone Number: 6194704321

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Church

Emergency Services: Yes

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - NO; Stroke Care - NO; Nursing Care - NO

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: Number of Cases Too Small - Number of Patients: 21; Rate: NA)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 6454; Rate: 0.24; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 0.61)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 26; Rate: 8.83; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 18.55)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 460; Rate: 2.35; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 8.6)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 35; Rate: 2.07; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 4.25)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 6636; Rate: 1.07; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 2.79)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: Not Available (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: Number of Cases Too Small (Number of Patients: 22; Rate: NA)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 9; Usually: 22; Always: 69
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 9; Usually: 17; Always: 74
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 17; Usually: 28; Always: 55
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 11; Usually: 26; Always: 63
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 29; Usually: 16; Always: 55
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 12; Usually: 21; Always: 67
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 15; Usually: 30; Always: 55
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 76; No: 24
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 14; 7 or 8: 28; 9 or 10: 58
YES, would recommend the hospital: 57
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 58

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 57; Probably Recommend: 34; Not Recommend: 9

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: 100% (Number of Patients: 58)

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: 100% (Number of Patients: 44)

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: 98% (Number of Patients: 56)

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: 100% (Number of Patients: 56)

SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

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ProviderNumber: 50100 Title: SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPI...

ProviderNumber: 50100

Title: SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Address1: 7901 FROST ST

City: SAN DIEGO

State Code: CA

Zip Code: 92123

County: SAN DIEGO

Phone Number: 8589393400

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Other

Emergency Services: Yes

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - YES; Stroke Care - YES; Nursing Care - YES

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 127; Rate: 129.43; Lower Est.: 89.58; Higher Est.: 169.28)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 7573; Rate: 0.63; Lower Est.: 0.28; Higher Est.: 0.98)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 1085; Rate: 8.27; Lower Est.: 3.8; Higher Est.: 12.74)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 2961; Rate: 7.24; Lower Est.: 4.24; Higher Est.: 10.24)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 350; Rate: 2.19; Lower Est.: 0.21; Higher Est.: 4.17)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: Worse (Number of Patients: 8092; Rate: 4.12; Lower Est.: 3.1; Higher Est.: 5.14)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: Worse (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: No Different (Number of Patients: 26; Rate: 4.61; Lower Est.: 1.92; Higher Est.: 7.3)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 155; Rate: 2.7; Lower Est.: 1.17; Higher Est.: 4.23)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: Worse (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 3; Usually: 18; Always: 79
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 4; Usually: 16; Always: 80
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 10; Usually: 26; Always: 64
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 5; Usually: 21; Always: 74
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 18; Usually: 19; Always: 63
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 5; Usually: 17; Always: 78
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 10; Usually: 29; Always: 61
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 84; No: 16
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 5; 7 or 8: 15; 9 or 10: 80
YES, would recommend the hospital: 85
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 80

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 85; Probably Recommend: 13; Not Recommend: 2

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: 99% (Number of Patients: 1479)

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: 97% (Number of Patients: 614)

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: 98% (Number of Patients: 618)

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: 96% (Number of Patients: 614)

SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER

from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General

ProviderNumber: 50222 Title: SHARP CHULA VISTA ME...

ProviderNumber: 50222

Title: SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER

Address1: 751 MEDICAL CENTER COURT

City: CHULA VISTA

State Code: CA

Zip Code: 91911

County: SAN DIEGO

Phone Number: 6195025800

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Proprietary

Emergency Services: Yes

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - YES; Stroke Care - YES; Nursing Care - YES

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 106; Rate: 145.27; Lower Est.: 106.89; Higher Est.: 183.65)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 6617; Rate: 0.15; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 0.5)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 537; Rate: 6.34; Lower Est.: 0.42; Higher Est.: 12.26)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 1988; Rate: 7.33; Lower Est.: 3.61; Higher Est.: 11.05)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 182; Rate: 1.88; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 3.96)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 7018; Rate: 2.05; Lower Est.: 0.87; Higher Est.: 3.23)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: Number of Cases Too Small (Number of Patients: 14; Rate: NA)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 94; Rate: 2.62; Lower Est.: 0.97; Higher Est.: 4.27)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 4; Usually: 20; Always: 76
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 8; Usually: 17; Always: 75
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 11; Usually: 28; Always: 61
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 8; Usually: 21; Always: 71
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 21; Usually: 19; Always: 60
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 8; Usually: 19; Always: 73
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 18; Usually: 32; Always: 50
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 83; No: 17
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 9; 7 or 8: 20; 9 or 10: 71
YES, would recommend the hospital: 73
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 71

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 73; Probably Recommend: 22; Not Recommend: 5

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: 98% (Number of Patients: 551)

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: 93% (Number of Patients: 258)

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: 91% (Number of Patients: 189)

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: 98% (Number of Patients: 177)

SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTR

from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General

ProviderNumber: 50234 Title: SHARP CORONADO HOSPI...

ProviderNumber: 50234

Title: SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTR

Address1: 250 PROSPECT PLACE

City: CORONADO

State Code: CA

Zip Code: 92118

County: SAN DIEGO

Phone Number: 6194356251

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Other

Emergency Services: Yes

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - NO; Stroke Care - YES; Nursing Care - YES

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: Number of Cases Too Small - Number of Patients: 13; Rate: NA)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 1156; Rate: 0.49; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 1.04)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 223; Rate: 10.1; Lower Est.: 1.95; Higher Est.: 18.25)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 352; Rate: 2.02; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 9.74)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 26; Rate: 2.09; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 4.29)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 1241; Rate: 2.14; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 4.57)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: Not Available (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 39; Rate: 2.51; Lower Est.: 0.8; Higher Est.: 4.22)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 2; Usually: 12; Always: 86
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 4; Usually: 12; Always: 84
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 5; Usually: 17; Always: 78
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 4; Usually: 19; Always: 77
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 11; Usually: 15; Always: 74
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 4; Usually: 13; Always: 83
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 6; Usually: 27; Always: 67
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 90; No: 10
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 3; 7 or 8: 14; 9 or 10: 83
YES, would recommend the hospital: 88
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 83

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 88; Probably Recommend: 10; Not Recommend: 2

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: 100% (Number of Patients: 1404)

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: 98% (Number of Patients: 295)

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: 100% (Number of Patients: 12)

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: 100% (Number of Patients: 12)

SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA

from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General

ProviderNumber: 50324 Title: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOS...

ProviderNumber: 50324

Title: SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA

Address1: 9888 GENESEE AVENUE

City: LA JOLLA

State Code: CA

Zip Code: 92037

County: SAN DIEGO

Phone Number: 8586264123

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Other

Emergency Services: Yes

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - YES; Stroke Care - YES; Nursing Care - YES

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 137; Rate: 93.91; Lower Est.: 58.34; Higher Est.: 129.48)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 6755; Rate: 0.6; Lower Est.: 0.25; Higher Est.: 0.95)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: Better (Number of Patients: 1554; Rate: 4.1; Lower Est.: 0.4; Higher Est.: 7.8)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 3267; Rate: 8.7; Lower Est.: 5.68; Higher Est.: 11.72)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 431; Rate: 2.48; Lower Est.: 0.56; Higher Est.: 4.4)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: Worse (Number of Patients: 7141; Rate: 5.14; Lower Est.: 4.16; Higher Est.: 6.12)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: Worse (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: Number of Cases Too Small (Number of Patients: 13; Rate: NA)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 190; Rate: 2.11; Lower Est.: 0.72; Higher Est.: 3.5)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 4; Usually: 18; Always: 78
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 5; Usually: 15; Always: 80
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 10; Usually: 26; Always: 64
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 5; Usually: 23; Always: 72
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 19; Usually: 18; Always: 63
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 7; Usually: 22; Always: 71
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 15; Usually: 34; Always: 51
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 81; No: 19
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 6; 7 or 8: 19; 9 or 10: 75
YES, would recommend the hospital: 80
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 75

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 80; Probably Recommend: 17; Not Recommend: 3

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: 100% (Number of Patients: 530)

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: 96% (Number of Patients: 270)

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: 98% (Number of Patients: 536)

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: 99% (Number of Patients: 527)

SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL

from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General

ProviderNumber: 50424 Title: SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPIT...

ProviderNumber: 50424

Title: SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL

Address1: 10666 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD

City: LA JOLLA

State Code: CA

Zip Code: 92037

County: SAN DIEGO

Phone Number: 8585543600

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Private

Emergency Services: No

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - YES; Stroke Care - YES; Nursing Care - NO

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 162; Rate: 93.87; Lower Est.: 58.49; Higher Est.: 129.25)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 6250; Rate: 0.44; Lower Est.: 0.09; Higher Est.: 0.79)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: Better (Number of Patients: 1911; Rate: 4.42; Lower Est.: 0.74; Higher Est.: 8.1)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 4159; Rate: 7.66; Lower Est.: 4.58; Higher Est.: 10.74)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 199; Rate: 1.88; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 3.96)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: Worse (Number of Patients: 6217; Rate: 4.11; Lower Est.: 3.13; Higher Est.: 5.09)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: Worse (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: No Different (Number of Patients: 39; Rate: 4.47; Lower Est.: 1.88; Higher Est.: 7.06)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 60; Rate: 2.5; Lower Est.: 0.91; Higher Est.: 4.09)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 3; Usually: 18; Always: 79
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 4; Usually: 12; Always: 84
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 8; Usually: 26; Always: 66
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 6; Usually: 21; Always: 73
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 19; Usually: 18; Always: 63
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 6; Usually: 18; Always: 76
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 13; Usually: 33; Always: 54
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 82; No: 18
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 4; 7 or 8: 15; 9 or 10: 81
YES, would recommend the hospital: 86
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 81

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 86; Probably Recommend: 12; Not Recommend: 2

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: 99% (Number of Patients: 395)

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: 97% (Number of Patients: 171)

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: 97% (Number of Patients: 388)

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: 100% (Number of Patients: 385)

POMERADO HOSPITAL

from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General

ProviderNumber: 50636 Title: POMERADO HOSPITAL A...

ProviderNumber: 50636

Title: POMERADO HOSPITAL

Address1: 15615 POMERADO ROAD

City: POWAY

State Code: CA

Zip Code: 92064

County: SAN DIEGO

Phone Number: 8584856511

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Government - Hospital District or Authority

Emergency Services: Yes

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - NO; Stroke Care - YES; Nursing Care - YES

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: Number of Cases Too Small - Number of Patients: 24; Rate: NA)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 3418; Rate: 0.22; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 0.67)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 430; Rate: 6.4; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 12.91)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 812; Rate: 2.71; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 8.32)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 117; Rate: 1.98; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 4.12)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 3496; Rate: 1.78; Lower Est.: 0.09; Higher Est.: 3.47)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: Number of Cases Too Small (Number of Patients: 3; Rate: NA)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 115; Rate: 2.84; Lower Est.: 1.19; Higher Est.: 4.49)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 5; Usually: 24; Always: 71
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 5; Usually: 14; Always: 81
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 12; Usually: 27; Always: 61
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 7; Usually: 22; Always: 71
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 19; Usually: 19; Always: 62
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 13; Usually: 26; Always: 61
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 22; Usually: 37; Always: 41
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 80; No: 20
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 11; 7 or 8: 25; 9 or 10: 64
YES, would recommend the hospital: 69
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 64

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 69; Probably Recommend: 25; Not Recommend: 6

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: 97% (Number of Patients: 278)

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: 91% (Number of Patients: 119)

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: 89% (Number of Patients: 38)

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: 65% (Number of Patients: 37)

ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

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ProviderNumber: 50757 Title: ALVARADO HOSPITAL ME...

ProviderNumber: 50757

Title: ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

Address1: 6655 ALVARADO ROAD

City: SAN DIEGO

State Code: CA

Zip Code: 92120

County: SAN DIEGO

Phone Number: 6192293172

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Proprietary

Emergency Services: Yes

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - YES; Stroke Care - YES; Nursing Care - YES

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 81; Rate: 110.69; Lower Est.: 67.69; Higher Est.: 153.69)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 6097; Rate: 0.46; Lower Est.: 0.09; Higher Est.: 0.83)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 635; Rate: 7.48; Lower Est.: 2.25; Higher Est.: 12.71)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 2160; Rate: 5.51; Lower Est.: 1.53; Higher Est.: 9.49)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 165; Rate: 1.86; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 3.92)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 6148; Rate: 2.47; Lower Est.: 1.22; Higher Est.: 3.72)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: Number of Cases Too Small (Number of Patients: 8; Rate: NA)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 106; Rate: 3.38; Lower Est.: 1.73; Higher Est.: 5.03)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 9; Usually: 24; Always: 67
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 7; Usually: 18; Always: 75
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 17; Usually: 32; Always: 51
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 10; Usually: 28; Always: 62
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 28; Usually: 17; Always: 55
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 14; Usually: 23; Always: 63
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 23; Usually: 32; Always: 45
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 79; No: 21
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 15; 7 or 8: 28; 9 or 10: 57
YES, would recommend the hospital: 61
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 57

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 61; Probably Recommend: 30; Not Recommend: 9

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: 97% (Number of Patients: 290)

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: 85% (Number of Patients: 142)

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: 85% (Number of Patients: 124)

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: 96% (Number of Patients: 114)

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO

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ProviderNumber: 50515 Title: KAISER FOUNDATION HO...

ProviderNumber: 50515

Title: KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGO

Address1: 4647 ZION AVE

City: SAN DIEGO

State Code: CA

Zip Code: 92120

County: SAN DIEGO

Phone Number: 6195285000

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Other

Emergency Services: Yes

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - NO; Stroke Care - NO; Nursing Care - YES

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: Number of Cases Too Small - Number of Patients: 11; Rate: NA)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 1269; Rate: 0.3; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 0.83)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 130; Rate: 7.9; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 15.94)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 275; Rate: 5.37; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 13.27)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 58; Rate: 2.04; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 4.2)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 1312; Rate: 2.54; Lower Est.: 0.36; Higher Est.: 4.72)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: Not Available (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 26; Rate: 3.05; Lower Est.: 1.27; Higher Est.: 4.83)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 5; Usually: 22; Always: 73
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 5; Usually: 16; Always: 79
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 11; Usually: 27; Always: 62
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 7; Usually: 25; Always: 68
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 22; Usually: 19; Always: 59
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 10; Usually: 23; Always: 67
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 18; Usually: 37; Always: 45
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 85; No: 15
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 9; 7 or 8: 26; 9 or 10: 65
YES, would recommend the hospital: 68
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 65

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 68; Probably Recommend: 27; Not Recommend: 5

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: NA

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: NA

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: NA

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: NA