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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Beta-Blocker Therapy-Prior Myocardial Infarction (MI) or Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVEF <40%)

CBE ID
0070
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Cardiovascular Spring 2025
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease seen within a 12-month period who also have a prior MI or a current or prior LVEF <40% who were prescribed beta-blocker therapy

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Patients who were prescribed beta-blocker therapy

        • 1.15 Denominator

          All patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease seen within a 12-month period who also have a prior (within the past 3 years) MI or a current or prior LVEF < 40%

        • Exclusions

          Denominator Exceptions:
          Documentation of medical reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., allergy, intolerance, other medical reasons).

          Documentation of patient reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., patient declined, other patient reasons).

          Documentation of system reason(s) for not prescribing beta-blocker therapy (e.g., other reasons attributable to the health care system).

        • 1.13a Data dictionary not attached
          No
        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Endorsed Cardiovascular Spring Cycle 2019
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
        • Steward
          American Heart Association
          Steward Organization POC Email
          Steward Organization Copyright

          Copyright 2019 American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.

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