The percentage of adult patients, 21 years and older, with diagnosis of ischemic vascular disease (IVD) that are taking aspirin or an antiplatelet agent
Patients that are taking aspirin or an antiplatelet agent in the past 6 months
Denominator
1.15 Denominator
All patients, ages 21 and older, diagnosed with IVD as defined by coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease or cerebrovascular disease.
Exclusions
Exclusions
Patients with contraindications to antithrombotic agents such as thrombocytopenia, coagulopathy, recent procedures, or current warfarin therapy
General exclusions: • Evidence of metastatic disease or active treatment of malignancy (chemotherapy or radiation therapy) in the last 6 months; • Patients who have been in a skilled nursing facility in the last 3 months • Patient or provider feedback indicating allergy or intolerance to the drug in the past • Patient or provider feedback indicating that there is a contraindication to adding the drug
Measure Record
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Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed National Voluntary Consensus Standards For Clinically Enriched Administrative Data
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