Chapter 2

Interventions and Services

Hospitalization

Contribution to Hospitalizations

Trends over Time

Cardiovascular Diseases

Ischemic Heart Disease

Acute Myocardial Infarction

Congestive Heart Failure

Cerebrovascular Disease

Hospital Procedures

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Coronary Angioplasties

Valve Surgery

Pacemaker Implantation

Carotid Endarterectomy

Heart Transplantation

Medication Use

Physician Visits

Discussion

Implications for Action