Heart Attacks in Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007

Heart Attacks in Hawaii2005, 2006, 2007

Numbers don’t lie…

People do!

Actual Hawaii Medical Dataon Cardiology ER Visits

• This is a study gathered from public information of the www.HHIC.org website which is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

• It is meant as a direct rebuttal of the statements being made by Mr. Don Weisman of the Hawaii Heart Association, who has made claims at the State Capitol on January 17, 2008 that Hawaii Heart Attack rates are down 25%.

• Please note that the 2007 data only represents January through June of 2007. Jill Miyamura of HHIC said that doubling this figure was a conservative but not accurate approach. We will be updating and replacing the anecdotal column as the records become available to the public. 3 rd Quarter figures are due by January 27, 2007.

• It is being furnished to you by The Hawaii Smokers Alliance as an educational tool for the Legislator’s at the Hawaii State Capitol. Please feel free to contact Jolyn Tenn with any questions or concerns you may have at 808-721-8384.

http://www.hhic.org/

Don Weisman

• American Heart Association• Has been telling anyone who will listen at the Hawaii

State Capitol, the astonishing news that Hawaii Heart Attack Rates are down by an incredible 25% since the smoking ban took effect November 16, 2006.

• That’s him in the background

• That’s more like it, Mr. Weisman

• Strange how some people react…

• When someone actually tells the truth.

• Oh Yeah, That’s me doing exactly that!

• I think he’s a little irritated, don’t you?

• He’ll be much more after this…

• PRESENTATION OF THE TRUTH!

Angina Pectoris and Coronary Atherosclerosis Admissions to Emergency Rooms Across the

State of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007

Admission ER Visits Inpatient

Year (Excludes Admits

IP Admits) (Admitted

via ER)

2005 1,252 994

2006 1,246 912

2007 (Valued from First six month of 2007 only, balance of figures are not available at this time) 633 430

2007 (If doubling the “on record statistics”,

currently available: Note According to

HHIC this is a conservative approach

valuation)

1,266 860

https://www.reports.hhic.org/businessobjects/enterprise115/desktoplaunch/InfoView/CrystalEnterprise_Webi/view.do?objId=2623&parentId=2623&logonToken=HHIC03@18036JWHkNSpmvC5Wxazo18033JtsjqZgJIp4hcvcbONEOFF

Actual URL for verification of the information provided.

As you can plainly see, there has been no dramatic drop in this area, if the figures stay on track, the number will have actually increased even higher than the year of 2005. Maybe, Mr. Weisman was talking about a different figure, let’s continue…

Acute Myocardial Infarction Admissions to Emergency Rooms across the State of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

2005 2006 2007 (Valued from Firstsix month of 2007 only,

balance of f igures are notavailable at this time)

2007 (If doubling the onrecord statistics, currentlyavailable: Note According

to HHIC this is aconservative approach

valuation)

Years

Pa

tie

nts

ER Visits (Excludes IPAdmits)

Inpatient Admits(Admitted via ER)

Acute Myocardial Infarction Admissions to Emergency Rooms across the State of

Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007




via ER)

2005 204 1,328

2006 264 1,265




HHIC this is a conservative

approach valuation)332 1190

https://www.reports.hhic.org/businessobjects/enterprise115/desktoplaunch/InfoView/CrystalEnterprise_Webi/view.do?objId=2623&parentId=2623&logonToken=HHIC03@18053Je1mxQ3qPu7GfK9m18050JzSVIhOREfwJEjGPONEOFF


Once again, no dramatic drop in these figures. Also notice the downward trend that began the year prior to the Smoking Ban enactment. The ER visits are on track to out pace the 2 prior years of admissions. In patient admissions, however, do appear to be looking a tad better, but not 25% lower. I guess Mr. Weisman must be talking about a different area of study. Shall we proceed?

Heart Failure Admissions to Emergency rooms across the State of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

2005 2006 2007 (Valued from Firstsix month of 2007 only,

balance of f igures are notavailable at this time)

2007 (If doubling the onrecord statistics,

currently available: NoteAccording to HHIC this isa conservative approach

valuation)

Years

Pa

tie

nts


Inpatient Admits (Admittedvia ER)

Heart Failure Admissions to Emergency Rooms across the State of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007




via ER)

2005 975 2,141

2006 1,223 2,256

2007 (Valued from First six month of 2007 only, balance of figures are not available at this time) 544 1,169

2007 (If doubling the “on record statistics”, currently

available: Note According to HHIC this is a

conservative approach

valuation)

1,088 2,338

https://www.reports.hhic.org/businessobjects/enterprise115/desktoplaunch/InfoView/CrystalEnterprise_Webi/view.do?objId=2623&parentId=2623&logonToken=HHIC03@18071Jr2RY9OtQHEZoNyH18068JH8R8nYVMviTE9U7ONEOFF


Well, here is one statistic that appears to have improved a great deal on the ER admission’s side. Still not quite 25% though. And still higher than the admissions from 2005. The inpatients on the other hand look to be heading for a 3 year high. Are we getting closer to the truth yet?

Cardiac Arrest Admissions to Emergency Rooms across the state of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

2005 2006 2007 (Valued f rom First six month of 2007

only, balance of fi gures are not available at

this time)

2007 (If doubling the on record statistics,

currently available: Note According to HHIC

this is a conservative approach valuation)

Years

Pa

tie

nts

ER Visits(Excludes IPAdmits)Inpatient Admits(Admitted viaER)

Cardiac Arrest Admissions to Emergency

Rooms across the state of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007




via ER)

2005 742 70

2006 796 57





valuation)

854 78



Isn’t this what most people call a Heart Attack, Mr. Wiesman? This figure is on track to out pace the prior 2 years in both the ER and Inpatient admissions. This does not appear to be going well for the Hawaii Heart Association, but in the spirit of bringing truth, and of being non-biased in my approach to the truth, I shall continue with the study.

Peripheral and other Vascular Disorders Admisssions to Emergency Rooms across the State of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

2005 2006 2007 (Valued from First sixmonth of 2007 only, balanceof f igures are not available

at this time)

2007 (If doubling the onrecord statistics, currently

available: Note According toHHIC this is a conservative

approach valuation)

Years

Pa

tie

nts



Peripheral and other Vascular Disorders Admissions to Emergency Rooms across

the State of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007




via ER)

2005 405 222

2006 468 224



available: Note According to HHIC this is a conservative

approach

valuation) 498 246


Actual URL for verification of the information provided

Once again, this is not looking good for the Hawaii Heart Association. I will skip the witty sidebar, and continue on to the next category.

Hypertension Admissions to Emergency Rooms across the State of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007

0

200

400

600

800

1,000

1,200

1,400

1,600

2005 2006 2007 (Valued from First six month of

2007 only, balance of figures are not

available at this time)

2007 (If doubling the on record

statistics, currently available: Note

According to HHIC this is a conservative

approach valuation)

Years

Pa

tie

nts

ER Visits (Excludes IPAdmits)Inpatient Admits(Admitted via ER)

Hypertension Admissions to Emergency

Rooms across the State of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007




via ER)

2005 1,229 103

2006 1,327 106




approach

valuation) 1382 120



Same story, different page. Let’s continue…

Cardiac Structural and Valvular Disorders Admission of Emergency Rooms across the State of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

2005 2006 2007 (Valued from First six month of 2007

only, balance of figures are not available

at this time)




valuation)

Years

Pati

en

ts



Cardiac Structural and Valvular Disorders Admission of Emergency Rooms across the





via ER)

2005 32 52

2006 24 38




approach

valuation) 22 50



Not quite sure what exactly this condition is, but thankfully, it seems very rare. Seems like the year before the ban showed marked improvement in this statistic. Let’s Continue…

Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conductive Disorders Admissions to Emergency Rooms across the State of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007

0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

2005 2006 2007 (Valued from Firstsix month of 2007 only,balance of f igures are

not available at thistime)

2007 (If doubling the onrecord statistics,

currently available: NoteAccording to HHIC this

is a conservativeapproach valuation)

Years

Pa

tie

nts



Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conductive Disorders Admissions to Emergency Rooms

across the State of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007




via ER)

2005 3,056 1,160

2006 3,223 1,062

2007 (Valued from First six month of 2007 only, balance of figures are not available at this time) 1,688 561



approach

valuation) 3,376 1122



Sadly, on track for a three year high. Let’s hope these statistics improve sometime soon. The trend does seem quite disturbing, it keeps on going up. Let’s continue…

Chest Pain Admissions to Emergency Rooms across the State of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007

0

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

8,000

9,000

2005 2006 2007 (Valued from First six monthof 2007 only, balance of figures are

not available at this time)

2007 (If doubling the on recordstatistics, currently available: Note

According to HHIC this is aconservative approach valuation)

Years

Pa

tie

nts



Chest Pain Admissions to Emergency





via ER)

2005 7,560 1,079

2006 7,801 860




approach

valuation) 7,902 770



This is getting redundant, but these are the actual statistics. Let’s Continue…

Syncope and Collapse Admissions to Emergency Rooms across the State of Hawaii

2005, 2006, 2007

0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

4,500

2005 2006 2007 (Valued from First six monthof 2007 only, balance of figures

are not available at this time)



Years

Pa

tie

nts



Syncope and Collapse Admissions to Emergency





via ER)

2005 3,488 752

2006 3,765 708




HHIC this is a conservative

approach valuation)4,034 686



Slightly better on the Inpatient side, but woefully higher ER Admissions.

Cardiomyopathy Admissions to Emergency Rooms across the State of Hawaii 2005, 2006,

2007

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45





Years

Pa

tie

nts



Cardiomyopathy Admissions to Emergency





via ER)

2005 38 27

2006 28 33




approach

valuation) 40 20



Incredibly, the 6 month figure is almost out pacing the entire year before the ban was implemented.

Malfunction, reaction, complication of Cardiac/Vasc device or procedure Admissions to Emergency Rooms across the State of

Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160





Years

Pa

tie

nts



Malfunction, reaction, complication of Cardiac/Vasc device or procedure Admissions to Emergency Rooms across the





via ER)

2005 138 62

2006 148 85



currently available: Note

According to HHIC this is a

conservative approach

valuation)122 54



This one is what is lovingly referred to in the Automotive Industry as a “Comeback”. Looks like the devices and procedures are working out better the first time.

Other Circulatory System Diagnosis Admissions to Emergency Rooms across the State of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

2005 2006 2007 (Valued from First six month of

2007 only, balance of figures are not

available at this time)

2007 (If doubling the on record

statistics, currently available: Note

According to HHIC this is a

conservative approach valuation)

Years

Pa

tie

nts



Other Circulatory System Diagnosis Admissions to

Emergency Rooms across the State of Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007




via ER)

2005 384 206

2006 402 219




approach

valuation) 354 204



Finally, a good improvement of at least one of these statistics. Maybe this is what Mr. Weisman has been talking about. I am not sure what “Other” means, but in light of all the previous information you have just been provided, I would certainly not be buzzing around the State Capitol making a claim that Heart Attacks in Hawaii have dropped by 25%. Would you?

Conclusion• Hawaii has shown no dramatic improvements in

almost every statistic.• Hawaii has shown an increase in over half of the

statistics.• You will be updated as soon as those figures

become available, you can count on accuracy and an unbiased approach, as always when the information is being brought to you by: The Hawaii Smokers Alliance.

• The Smoking Ban is a Feel-Good sham.• Coming soon… The Pulmonary Statistics.• Mahalo for your time and attention

Acknowledgements: • Jill Miyamura – HHIC Without whose expertise, we would all still be in

the dark.

• Justine Tenn – My Daughter Without whose talents and gifts,

this presentation, would have been impossible. (Sweet Seventeen, and teaching her mom some new tricks)

• Gina – Queens Medical Center Data Specialist- Without whose information and direction, I would have never found this incredible website. She set me on the path to Ms. Miyamura…

• And finally… Mr. Don Weisman- Hawaii Heart Association, without whose arrogance and ignorance this study could not have been made possible! Don’t ever try to make these kind of claims again, sir. Unless you can BACK THEM UP! The walls of the Hawaii State Capitol have ears and eyes… And they are looking right at you!

Heart Attacks in Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007

Documents

Transcript of Heart Attacks in Hawaii 2005, 2006, 2007