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 TypeElectronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)Level Of AnalysisCare SettingNumerator
The sum of the days covered by the days’ supply of all antiplatelet prescriptions during the days measured in the denominator
DenominatorThe 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
ExclusionsIndividuals with a history of contraindication(s) to antiplatelet therapy are excluded. Contraindications include peptic ulcer disease, intracranial hemorrhage, and gastrointestinal (GI) bleed.
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- Measure StructureClinical Condition Topic AreaNon Condition SpecificTarget PopulationNational Quality Strategy PrioritiesPrevention and Treatment
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