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Median Time to Fibrinolysis

CBE ID
0287
1.4 Project
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Median time from emergency department arrival to administration of fibrinolytic therapy in ED patients with ST-segment elevation or left bundle branch block (LBBB) on the electrocardiogram (ECG) performed closest to ED arrival and prior to transfer.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Continuous Variable Statement:
          Time (in minutes) from emergency department arrival to administration of fibrinolytic therapy in AMI patients with ST-segment elevation or LBBB on the ECG performed closest to ED arrival and prior to transfer

        • 1.15 Denominator

          Continuous Variable Statement:
          Time (in minutes) from emergency department arrival to administration of fibrinolytic therapy in AMI patients with ST-segment elevation or LBBB on the ECG performed closest to ED arrival and prior to transfer

        • Exclusions

          • Patients less than 18 years of age
          • Patients who did not receive Fibrinolytic Administration within 30 minutes and had a Reason for Delay in Fibrinolytic Therapy

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Cardiovascular Project 2010-2013
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date
        • Steward
          Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
          Steward Organization POC Email
          Steward Organization Copyright

          N/A