Blood Clot in Extremities at Central & Northeastern PA Hazleton St Joseph

A blood clot (aka thrombus) occurs when the platelets in your blood build up and block your blood flow. Depending on the size of the blood vessel in which it occurs, the blood clot may slow the flow of blood through the vessel or cut it off all together. Clots that form in the lower extremities often don't show symptoms until they dislodge. Clotting in the extremities may not seem serious, but since your whole circulatory system is connected, a clot anywhere can quickly spread to the brain, heart, or lungs. Prescription drugs are available to regulate the blood and prevent future clots.

The following information, compares treatment costs & outcomes for Blood Clot in Extremities at Central & Northeastern PA Hazleton St Joseph Hospital to Pennsylvania's regional & statewide data on similar treatments*.

Hazleton St Joseph Hospital is located at
687 N. Church St, Hazleton

online at: http://www.ghha.org/


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    Readmission Rating  
Year Total Cases Length of Stay For Any Reason For Complication or Infection
Average # of days Rating Mortality Rating Average Charge
2004  38 4.1 $9497 
2003  44 3.7 $5146 

Significantly higher than expected.

Not significantly different than expected.

Significantly lower than expected.

NR Not reported.

NC Non-compliant.

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* About the data: Data has been compiled from PA Health Care Cost Containment Council's Public Hospital Performance Report.