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Ace Inhibitor / Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Use and Persistence Among Members with Coronary Artery Disease at High Risk for Coronary Events

CBE ID
0551
Endorsement Status
1.0 New or Maintenance
1.1 Measure Structure
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.6 Measure Description

To assess the use of and persistence to ACE inhibitors or Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) among members with CAD or other atherosclerotic vascular disease (i.e., peripheral arterial disease, atherosclerotic aortic disease and carotid artery disease) who are at high risk for coronary events during a one year period. High-risk comorbidities are defined as heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease (excluding stage V and patients on dialysis).

Measure Specs
General Information
1.7 Measure Type
1.3 Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
1.9 Care Setting