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Male Smokers or Family History of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) - Screening for AAA

CBE ID
0629
1.4 Project
Population Health: Prevention Endorsement Maintenance
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Full Year 2012
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

The percentage of men aged 65 through 75 with history of tobacco use or men aged 60 years or more with a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)who were screened for AAA

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Men who have had AAA screening anytime in the past

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Men aged 65 through 75 years with a history of tobacco use anytimein the past, or men aged 60 years and older with a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm

    • Exclusions

      General exclusions:
      1. Evidence of metastatic disease or active treatment of malignancy (chemotherapy or radiation therapy) in the last 6 months;
      2. Patients who have been in a skilled nursing facility in the last 3 months
      3. Patients who are terminally ill or in Hospice

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Population Health: Prevention Endorsement Maintenance Project
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
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      ActiveHealth Management
      Steward Organization Email
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