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Adherence to Antiplatelet Therapy after Stent Implantation

CBE ID
2379
Project
Endorsed
New or Maintenance
Endorsement and Maintenance (E&M) Cycle
Is Under Review
No
Measure Description

Average proportion of days covered (PDC) for individuals with antiplatelet therapy during the 12 months following implantation of a coronary artery drug-eluting stent (DES) or a bare-metal stent (BMS).

  • Measure Type
    Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
    Care Setting
    Numerator

    The sum of the days covered by the days’ supply of all antiplatelet prescriptions during the days measured in the denominator

    Denominator

    The sum of the days measured for all individuals who undergo a coronary artery drug-eluting stent (DES) or bare-metal stent (BMS) placement at any time during the first 12 months of the 24-month measurement period and have at least two prescriptions for antiplatelet therapy during the 12 months following stent placement

    Exclusions

    Individuals with a history of contraindication(s) to antiplatelet therapy are excluded. Contraindications include peptic ulcer disease, intracranial hemorrhage, and gastrointestinal (GI) bleed.

    Testing Data Sources
  • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
    Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Cardiovascular Spring Cycle 2018
    Initial Endorsement
    Endorsement Status
    Last Updated
    Removal Date
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