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Postoperative Stroke or Death in Asymptomatic Patients undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy

CBE ID
1540
1.4 Project
Surgery
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Full Year 2015
Is Under Review
No
Next Planned Maintenance Review
Surgery Fall 2024
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients age 18 or older without carotid territory neurologic or retinal symptoms within the one year immediately preceding carotid endarterectomy (CEA) who experience stroke or death following surgery while in the hospital. This measure is proposed for both hospitals and individual surgeons. This measure is presently reported by the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) registry.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Patients age 18 or older without preoperative carotid territory neurologic or retinal symptoms within the one year immediately preceding CEA who experience stroke or death during their hospitalization following carotid endarterectomy

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Asymptomatic patients (based on NASCET criteria) on the within one year of CEA

    • Exclusions

      DENOMINATOR EXCLUSIONS:
      Symptomatic carotid stenosis: Ipsilateral carotid territory TIA or stroke less than 120 days prior to procedure: 9006F
      OR
      Other carotid stenosis: Ipsilateral TIA or stroke 120 days or greater prior to procedure or any prior contralateral carotid territory or vertebrobasilar TIA or stroke: 9007F

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed Surgery Project 2015-2017
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated