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Heart failure, or congestive heart failure (CHF), occurs when your heart is damaged and too weak to pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body. Fluid pools in your body’s tissues, causing swelling and life-threatening lung congestion.

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A hysterectomy is surgery to remove a woman’s uterus. A woman may have a hysterectomy for different reasons including: uterine fibrosis, prolapse, cancer, endometriosis, abnormal bleeding, chronic pain, or adenomyosis. 

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Women who have a hysterectomy at a hospital that received 5 stars for hysterectomy by Healthgrades have a lower chance of experiencing complications compared to a hospital that received 1 star.

C-section delivery refers to the delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. These ratings are based on complication outcomes for live-born single, twins or triplets delivered via C-section and the mother’s care during the hospital stay. 

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Women who deliver at a hospital that received 5 stars for C-section delivery by Healthgrades have a lower chance of experiencing complications compared to a hospital that received 1 star.

Vaginal delivery refers to the delivery of a baby through the vaginal canal. These ratings are based on complication outcomes for live-born single or twins delivered via vaginal delivery and the mother’s care during the hospital stay.

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Women who deliver at a hospital that received 5 stars for vaginal delivery by Healthgrades have a lower chance of experiencing complications compared to a hospital that received 1 star.

Hip fracture treatment often requires surgical repair of the upper part of the thigh bone (femur) that fits into the hip socket. Hip fracture treatment may involve repositioning the bones and holding them in place using metal plates and screws.

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Hip replacement surgery involves removing and replacing a diseased hip joint with an artificial hip joint. Hip replacement is usually performed to treat advanced arthritis of the hip.

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Total knee replacement surgery involves removing a diseased knee joint and replacing it with an artificial knee joint made of plastic or metal materials. Total knee replacement is usually performed to treat advanced arthritis of the knee.

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Pneumonia is a lung infection usually caused by viruses and bacteria. It is a common complication of hospitalization and critical illnesses, particularly lung diseases.

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A spinal fusion is the surgical joining of two vertebrae (bones) in your neck or back to treat pain due to spinal fracture, degenerative disc disease, or abnormalities of the spine.

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