An aneurysm is a defect or swelling in the wall of a weak or damaged artery. Aneurysms usually form in the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart. Aneurysms that occur in the part of the aorta within the abdomen are called abdominal aortic aneurysms. When the vessel swells to a certain size, it is likely to rupture, often causing death. This may be prevented by repair of the swelling before it bursts. In some cases, once the aneurysm has burst, the patient may be saved by emergency surgery to repair the vessel.
Instructions on interpreting this graph

State total in cases—315 Minimum
Threshold—This indicator has substantial published evidence suggesting that providers performing more than 10 procedures have better patient outcomes.
31 hospitals are in this table
Technical information on the relationship between the indicator and quality of health care service—go to the AHRQ detailed evidence on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Volume HTML.

GREEN BAR — Hospitals which have met these minimum thresholds and generally are associated with better patient outcomes.
YELLOW BAR — Hospitals which have not met these minimum thresholds.

        Boulder Community Hospital

        Saint Thomas More Hospital

        Southwest Memorial Hospital

        Memorial Hospital

        Penrose Hospital

        Childrens Hospital

        Denver Health Medical Center

        Lutheran Medical Center

        Medical Center of Aurora - South Campus

        North Suburban Medical Center

        Platte Valley Medical Center

        Porter Adventist Hospital

        Presbyterian Saint Lukes Medical Center

        Rose Medical Center

        Saint Anthony Central Hospital

        Saint Anthony North Hospital

        Saint Joseph Hospital

        Swedish Medical Center

        University Hospital

        Mercy Medical Center

        Poudre Valley Hospital

        Valley View Hospital

        Saint Marys Hospital and Medical Center

        North Colorado Medical Center

        Longmont United Hospital

        Avista Adventist Hospital

        McKee Medical Center

        Montrose Memorial Hospital

        Parkview Medical Center

        Saint Mary Corwin Medical Center

        Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center