Cardiovascular Disease Hospitalization Outcomes In Atlanta
Disciplines
Cardiology | Health and Medical Administration | Public Health | Quality Improvement
Abstract (300 words maximum)
What is the leading cause of death for Americans today? Is it the fentanyl opioid crisis, or car accidents? What about STDs? Even these are all rising causes in today's society, studies show that cardiovascular disease is the number one killer for Americans. About 695,000 people died of heart disease in 2021. That’s 1 in every 5 deaths. But why? The purpose of this study is to examine the healthcare outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease in Atlanta's hospitals. Because of this common disease, our goal is to determine what hospitals produce better results when treating cardiovascular diseases patients. The method that we will be using to collect the bulk of the data is through literature reviews of patients directly impacted by cardiovascular disease. To analyze the data, we will classify which type of facility each of these hospitals is located in, then compare the data sets to find differences in the patient outcomes. What makes this facility different from the next? It is expected that private hospitals will have better patient outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease because it is assumed that these facilities will have more staff and resources available to allocate towards patients. The significance of this study is understanding where the best care is being provided for the leading cause of death in the United States. It will also allow those suffering from cardiovascular disease to be treated where the best care can be received.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
Other
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Weiwei Chen
Cardiovascular Disease Hospitalization Outcomes In Atlanta
What is the leading cause of death for Americans today? Is it the fentanyl opioid crisis, or car accidents? What about STDs? Even these are all rising causes in today's society, studies show that cardiovascular disease is the number one killer for Americans. About 695,000 people died of heart disease in 2021. That’s 1 in every 5 deaths. But why? The purpose of this study is to examine the healthcare outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease in Atlanta's hospitals. Because of this common disease, our goal is to determine what hospitals produce better results when treating cardiovascular diseases patients. The method that we will be using to collect the bulk of the data is through literature reviews of patients directly impacted by cardiovascular disease. To analyze the data, we will classify which type of facility each of these hospitals is located in, then compare the data sets to find differences in the patient outcomes. What makes this facility different from the next? It is expected that private hospitals will have better patient outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease because it is assumed that these facilities will have more staff and resources available to allocate towards patients. The significance of this study is understanding where the best care is being provided for the leading cause of death in the United States. It will also allow those suffering from cardiovascular disease to be treated where the best care can be received.