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Use of Internal Mammary Artery (IMA) in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

CBE ID
0134
1.4 Project
Surgery
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Fall 2020
Is Under Review
No
Next Planned Maintenance Review
Surgery Fall 2024
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) who received an internal mammary artery (IMA) graft

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Number of patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) who received an internal mammary artery (IMA) graft

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Patients aged 18 years and older undergoing isolated CABG

    • Exclusions

      Cases are removed from the denominator if the patient had a previous CABG prior to the current admission or if IMA was not used and one of the following reasons was provided:
      - Subclavian stenosis
      - Previous cardiac or thoracic surgery
      - Previous mediastinal radiation
      - Emergent or salvage procedure
      - No (bypassable) LAD disease

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed Surgery Fall Cycle 2020
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated