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

CBE ID
2396
Project
Cardiovascular
Endorsed
New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Endorsement and Maintenance (E&M) Cycle
Fall 2019
Is Under Review
No
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)

  • Measure Type
    Process
    Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
    No
    Level Of Analysis
    Facility
    Other
    Care Setting
    Inpatient/Hospital
    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)

    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.

    Testing Data Sources
    Registry data
  • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
    Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Cardiovascular Fall Cycle 2019
    Initial Endorsement
    Endorsement Status
    Endorsement Removed
    Last Updated
    Removal Date