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Emergency Medicine: 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) Performed for Non-Traumatic Chest Pain

CBE ID
0090
1.4 Project
Cardiovascular
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Full Year 2014
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients aged 40 years and older with an emergency department discharge diagnosis of non-traumatic chest pain who had a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) performed

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Patients who had a 12-Lead ECG performed

    • 1.15 Denominator

      All patients aged 40 years and older with an emergency department discharge diagnosis of non-traumatic chest pain

    • Exclusions

      Medical reasons for not performing a 12-lead ECG
      Patient reasons for not performing a 12-lead ECG

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Cardiovascular Project 2014-2015
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
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