Death rate declines for those admitted to hospital after heart attack: report (Canada)

"Progress is being made in the fight against one of the leading causes of death in Canada, with new statistics Thursday showing that fewer Canadians are dying from heart attacks after being admitted to hospital. The hospital admission rate for heart attack patients in Canada (excluding Quebec) dropped 13 per cent over five years, says the annual Health Indicators report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information. And for those who do suffer a heart attack and are admitted to hospital, the outcomes are better. Death rates in hospital within 30 days of admission were down 11 per cent in the five-year period ending in 2007-2008. And unplanned readmissions to hospital after a heart attack fell by 31 per cent" - Canada East