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Carotid Artery Stenting: Evaluation of Vital Status and NIH Stroke Scale at Follow Up

CBE ID
2396
1.4 Project
Cardiovascular
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Fall 2019
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Proportion of patients with carotid artery stenting procedures who had follow up performed for evaluation of Vital Status and neurological assessment with an NIH Stroke Scale (by an examiner who is certified by the American Stroke
Association) occurring between day 21 and the end of day 75 after the procedure. (Days 21-75 inclusive)

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Patient Status (alive or Deceased) at follow-up AND Neurologic status with an assessment using the NIH Stroke Scale (by an examiner who is certified by the American Stroke Association)

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Count of CARE Registry patients that had a carotid artery stenting procedure

    • Exclusions

      Patients with a discharge status of deceased.
      Patients with was an acute, evolving stroke and dissection during the episode of care.

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Cardiovascular Fall Cycle 2019
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
    • Steward
      American College of Cardiology
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]