Heart attack (myocardial infarction), mortality

In the current data year, 33 Swiss hospitals provided significant, risk-adjusted mortality data for heart attack (myocardial infarction). 10'372 patients were monitored in these hospitals by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (BAG). A total of 495 patients died in hospital. The average hospital mortality in heart attack was thus 4.8%, the highest rate observed in one clinic was 8.1%. The Etablissements Hospitaliers du Nord Vaudois - eHnv (group), Yverdon­-les-­Bains achieved the lowest mortality rate of 0.9% in heart attack.

For better comparability, especially with regard to university hospitals, we have excluded cases with further transfers (only direct admissions without transfers).

Best hospitals for heart attack (myocardial infarction), mortality

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Profile of the key figure heart attack (myocardial infarction), mortality

About the indicator «Mortality rate»

Relative proportion of deaths in hospital for a specific intervention or disease per hospital.

The hospitals sometimes treat groups of patients with different case severity. Therefore, the FOPH determines a rate of expected deaths per hospital and procedure. For the quality comparison, we use the ratio between the expected and the actually observed deaths (per intervention and per hospital). This is called risk adjustment. For this reason, it can occasionally happen that a hospital performs better in the ranking even though it has a slightly higher percentage of deaths.

Please note that we use the FOPH data per hospital site in order to achieve the most precise statements possible.

Strengths:

A low number of deaths is the main aim of each treatment and therefore a crucial indicator for patients. A low mortality rate is an indicator of effectively avoiding complications and good treatment processes in the hospital (e.g. quality of surgical techniques, avoidance of errors and complications etc)

Limits:

Unfortunately, mortality rates are not available for all interventions. It is not sure that results are transferable to similar interventions. Also, mortality rates are only meaningful when a sufficient number of cases is reached. Especially with interventions with a low risk of death the needed number of cases is very high and is only reached by large hospitals. For small hospitals it is often not possible to give a meaningful statement (while small case numbers are per se unfavorable, especially with complex interventions). Mortality rates are risk adjusted by the BAG by age and gender of the patient (for details please see the corresponding publications by BAG). A number of specialists have criticized this form of risk adjustment as inadequate. Also it needs to be noted that differences in patterns of relocating patients can introduce bias to mortality rates.

There are patient-ratings about this topic

Ratings from patients about this topic:

 verified rating about the Stadtspital Triemli, Zürich
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I can recommend this hospital. Everyone was very friendly, and the doctors did an excellent job. The nursing staff was very caring. 

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cardiac catheter (surgeon: Dr. Prof.Dr.Jeger)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2025, date of rating: 13.09.2025

 verified rating about the Kantonsspital Aarau
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inpatient treatment in Jun.2025, date of rating: 28.08.2025

 verified rating about the Klinik Beau-Site, Bern
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Very friendly and competent staff. Very good explanations before the surgery (heart surgery). Beautiful rooms. 

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Cardiac arrhythmia resolved. Surgery took approximately 45 minutes. Immediately awake and recovered. Hospitalized overnight for observation. Excellent care. (surgeon: Dr. Baldinger)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Aug.2025, date of rating: 21.08.2025

 verified rating about the Kantonsspital St. Gallen
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The cardiological procedure was carried out well. Unfortunately, the night doctor was not able to carry out his medical availability and the associated necessary therapy. The QM is also not ready for an offered discussion. As a result, many texts are just empty phrases... 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Dec.2024, date of rating: 02.02.2025

 verified rating about the , St. Gallen
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I was able to experience two wonderful, self-determined births there. All of the midwives are fully committed to their work and have a lot of expertise. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Feb.2023, date of rating: 18.01.2025

 verified rating about the Hôpital de Sierre
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I have just returned home after my prostate removal with Dr. Roger Müller and I would like to thank everyone who was involved during the operation from the bottom of my heart. I would especially like to emphasize that this hospital is one of the best I have ever been to. 

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removal of the prostate (surgeon: Dr. Roger Müller)

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transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2025, date of rating: 15.01.2025

 verified rating about the Rehaklinik Seewis, Seewis Dorf
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I was able to recover very well during the 4 weeks of rehab. The daily program was always adapted to my current state of health. The information and care from the cardiologist, Dr. Stefan Kralev, was impeccable. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Wonderful food. !!! 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2024, date of rating: 30.07.2024

 verified rating about the Universitätsspital Zürich
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My ex-husband was transferred to the University Hospital of Zurich (leukemia). I would like to thank the nursing staff and the doctors. They tried everything with all their heart and with a lot of knowledge to cure him. Unfortunately, his organs failed, and that is nobody's fault. Thank you very much! 
transl. from german, date of rating: 03.07.2024

 verified rating about the Klinik Schloss Mammern
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First-class rehabilitation after heart surgery. Top-level medical, nursing, physical and sports therapy. Top chefs. Beautiful location. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2024, date of rating: 27.06.2024

 verified rating about the Spitalzentrum Biel
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Transport by ambulance to the Biel hospital center - all necessary examinations carried out immediately. Heart attack, a few hours later a stroke. Perfect teamwork during the necessary examinations. Then the appropriate, necessary actions. The necessary care afterwards by the entire crew was top notch!! T 

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The heart surgery after a heart attack and subsequent stroke was carried out professionally. The same goes for the subsequent examinations. The great work and professional dedication of the nursing staff (E-Block) and the human warmth during the check-ups were also important for my recovery. Thank you ver (surgeon: Ms. Dr. P. Hämmerli)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Apr.2024, date of rating: 29.04.2024

 verified rating about the Zürcher RehaZentrum Wald, Wald ZH
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I was in the clinic after heart surgery. The clinic is definitely in need of renovation. But the great and loving effort from the cleaning lady to the doctors is worth more to me than a single shower without a toilet. The kitchen was great! What annoyed me was partly the arogance of some patients instead  

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transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2020, date of rating: 27.09.2023

 verified rating about the Klinik Hirslanden Zürich
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My father (78) was advised to undergo a double bypass operation on his heart. He and his relatives were told that it was a routine operation. He died 2 days after the operation from septic shock/multiple organ failure. In less than 3 weeks he would have become a grandfather.... 

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Bypass surgery, father died in the hospital 2 days after the operation.
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2023, date of rating: 21.06.2023

 verified rating about the Spital Riggisberg
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Our son was taken to Riggisberg Hospital as an emergency and had to/was allowed to stay there overnight. It was more than impressive how competently and empathetically they acted. Collaboration at its best. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the doctors and the entire team. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Apr.2023, date of rating: 30.04.2023

 verified rating about the Klinik St. Anna, Luzern
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Cardiologist Prof. T.Chatterjee is outstanding. Care and food are great. Thanks 

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Stent implanted as an emergency at 10 p.m (surgeon: Dr. Tushar Chatterjee)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Mar.2023, date of rating: 06.04.2023

 verified rating about the Spital Uster
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Very careful and competent examination in cardiology. After emergency admission and cardiological clarifications I experienced rapid administrative processing and planning of further action. 

About the surgery:
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Insertion of pacemaker, timely surgery, problem-free process. Very good pre- and postoperative care. Not the first operation in Uster, again very satisfied! Good long-term cardiological care over 12 years by a cardiologist. Uster Hospital team. (surgeon: Dr. Alexander Westphalen)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Aug.2022, date of rating: 28.09.2022

 verified rating about the CHUV Lausanne / Bugnon
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inpatient treatment in Nov.2021, date of rating: 23.01.2022

 verified rating about the Bürgerspital Solothurn
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One has the feeling one (the health insurance) is being ripped off. Tests are carried out which are not necessary at all. No consultations with the family doctor or cardiologist. Apparently only young and inexperienced doctors are present. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2022, date of rating: 11.01.2022

 verified rating about the Klinik Arlesheim
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Excellent cardiology. In my persistent atrial fibrillation with atrial thrombus, which lasted 3 months, the right steps were taken at the right time in every phase from thrombus dissolution to electrocardioversion and follow-up support. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Mar.2021, date of rating: 26.08.2021

 verified rating about the St. Claraspital, Basel
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From emergency room organization, competence, friendliness of the nursing staff (cardiology) to the food, everything was excellent 
transl. from german, date of rating: 13.08.2021

 verified rating about the Kantonsspital Luzern
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2 times in KSU: Very satisfied! Service, treatment etc very good! 

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Heart: bypasses and later cardiac carheter
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Mar.2020, date of rating: 27.07.2021

 verified rating about the Kantonsspital Glarus
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Cardiology Dr Mutter Incompetent, ignores what has been agreed. What happened in the surgery room is serious body harm. I had to look around for another clinic and had to be operated a third time. Inhumane this doctor. Not recommended. 

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Pacemaker, slipped after 1st intervention, 2nd intervention went very differently than agreed, pacemaker incorrectly placed and went through hell during surgery because I was denied sleep, the answer was too short; anesthesia was not sufficient; went to other Clinic which is great. (surgeon: Dr. Michael Mutter)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Aug.2020, date of rating: 28.03.2021

 verified rating about the Spitäler Schaffhausen (Gruppe)
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Prostate removal. The hospital stay was good, the staff friendly. Never stressed. I can only recommend it. Two weeks ago we had a relative who had a cardiac arrest on CT. Professional support in the intensive care unit and also now on the ward 

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Prostate removal with the DaVinci robot. Great operation, no problems afterwards. Rapidly continent. (surgeon: Dr. Stefan Preusser)

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transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Dec.2019, date of rating: 28.10.2020

 verified rating about the Spital Rheinfelden
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very good and friendly care during my stay. Also treatment by the physicians (cardiologist and anesthesiologist) were great! 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2020, date of rating: 16.09.2020

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on September 10 I got a biological heart valve - surgery went well, had no pain afterwards and good care. 19 years after that I now need to have second surgery. I'm 46 and have again decided to go to Bodensee clinic 
transl. from german, date of rating: 22.08.2020

 verified rating about the GZO Spital Wetzikon
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Medical treatment and nursing care of highest quality. nurses very friendly even in stressful situations. 

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The doctor (Prof. Dr. med Eriksson) had to implant a pacemaker at 11pm at night, with optimal result! (surgeon: Dr. Urs Eriksson)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Mar.2020, date of rating: 14.03.2020

 unverified rating about the Stadtspital Triemli, Zürich
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First-class hotel! Clean, spacious rooms with excellent amenities and a wonderful view! The nursing staff is extremely courteous, competent, and simply kind; I've rarely experienced anything like it (I have a lot of hospital experience)! 

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Cardiac ablation under general anesthesia (surgeon: Dr. Hofer Daniel)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2025, date of rating: 16.06.2025

 unverified rating about the Kantonsspital St. Gallen
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The night doctor doesn't care about the patient's condition. He only reacts when the situation escalates. What a pity. The rest of the department is good. 

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Pulmonary vein isolation. According to the cardiologist, the procedure went well. My shoulder was probably handled incorrectly, which is why the pain is getting worse. An orthopedic examination is necessary and planned, but not in SG. The night doctor is not there for the patient....
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Dec.2024, date of rating: 25.02.2025

 unverified rating about the Kantonsspital Winterthur
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Very friendly staff. Helpful, competent. Very good food. Good selection, and very good. Negative: cafeteria, modest selection of dishes. Food much too expensive!! Gippeli Fr. 1.50 ???? Sandwich also far too expensive!!! Smoking area would be appropriate, at least a bench or 2-3 chairs with a table. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2025, date of rating: 22.01.2025

 unverified rating about the Klinik Gais
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I was lying on my bed for two weeks without anyone coming to get me. I told the physiotherapist that I could only do short periods of cardio because of my crooked back, and she prescribed 45 minutes of cycling. She didn't listen to me and didn't take me seriously. I 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2024, date of rating: 17.12.2024

 unverified rating about the Spital Bülach
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Birth: My wife gave birth in Bülach Hospital. Unfortunately, the doctors reacted too quickly and induced labor with hormones late in the evening. This was not necessary and the baby's heartbeat could have been monitored for a little longer and not just 35 minutes.  
transl. from german, date of rating: 12.07.2024

 unverified rating about the GZO Spital Wetzikon
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Because of cardiac arrhythmias, I had a pacemaker implanted on November 2nd. A short “thing” of just under an hour. Thanks to the partial anesthesia, I was able to follow the interesting operation. Excellent work was done by PD Dr. Winnik and his team (also before the operation).  

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Removal of the event recorder, pacemaker implant. Everything went great, the extreme tiredness is now gone and I'm recovering quickly. I only feel a kind of muscle soreness in my left arm. Since there will be no more fainting spells, I will move much more confidently. (surgeon: Dr. Stephan Winnik)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Nov.2023, date of rating: 05.11.2023

 unverified rating about the Spital Bülach
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My wife went to emergency with acute shortness of breath at 10 o'clock in the evening, after 2 hours of first superficial examination (no x-rays) sent home the next morning at 4 o'clock with Dafalgan, 3 days later emergency at the USZ, found lung cancer with water in the lung and heart  
transl. from german, date of rating: 17.09.2023

 unverified rating about the Kantonsspital Münsterlingen
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Insufficient information. Forced to leave the ICU in a very poor condition after heart surgery, only to be readmitted twice for emergencies. Absolutely unreasonable for the patient. Flat-rate billing says hello. 

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Stents after a heart attack in a 92-year-old patient. Inadequate explanation as to whether the intervention is really necessary despite the living will. Patient died after unacceptable discharge and two re-admissions. During the dying process released again into the nursing home, absolutely inhumane. (surgeon: Dr. Nicht Bekannt)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2022, date of rating: 07.06.2023

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Outstanding interdisciplinary team, all specialized in burnout / exhaustion depression. I can heartily recommend. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Aug.2022, date of rating: 22.09.2022

 unverified rating about the Stadtspital Triemli, Zürich
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I'm very satisfied. Yes you have to wait but that's clear but they care and are open and warm and also people and not magicians. I'm grateful that they tried everything to help me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 

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transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2022, date of rating: 13.06.2022

 unverified rating about the Spital Langenthal
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Employees are colder than a piece of ice. Not friendly at all. They pretend, but you can tell it doesn't come from the heart! If you call in an emergency, you are usually turned away! I'm really speechless! I've never seen anything like that! 
transl. from german, date of rating: 04.06.2022

 unverified rating about the RehaClinic Zurzach, Bad Zurzach
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Clinic staff don't put their hearts into it, you have to explain yourself there, you don't get noticed, unfortunately the quality is very low. The only good thing was the smoking group. The rest was inadequate 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Mar.2022, date of rating: 29.03.2022

 unverified rating about the Stadtspital Triemli, Zürich
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food selection is very limited, staff not too helpful, the morning after my operation they didn’t want to give me breakfast, they had confused something in the system but didn’t apologize, no switches for all the light next to bed 

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heart ablation
inpatient treatment in Feb.2022, date of rating: 25.02.2022

 unverified rating about the Seeklinikum Brunnen
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They have optimized their processes to such an extent that they could just as easily replace the staff with robots - you can spend days in your bed without anyone caring about you. I have seldom felt as lonely as I did there. The heart is missing. money reigns. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Feb.2022, date of rating: 19.02.2022

 unverified rating about the Spital Flawil
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was in an emergency room and was consoled for 2 hours. The doctor was not focused on me as a patient but on her phone. Mrs. Schmid came and went every time the phone rang, even though she was listening to my heart 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2020, date of rating: 31.07.2020


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