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Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI): Post-procedural Optimal Medical Therapy

CBE ID
2452
1.4 Project
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older for whom PCI is performed who are prescribed optimal medical therapy at discharge

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Patients who are prescribed* all of the medications, for which they are eligible, at discharge

          *Prescribed may include prescription given to the patient for medications at discharge OR patient already taking medications as documented in current medication list

        • 1.15 Denominator

          All patients aged 18 years and older for whom PCI is performed who are eligible for any of the following medications (ie, patient has no contraindication, allergy, intolerance):
          • Aspirin
          • P2Y12 inhibitor (only for PCIs with stenting)
          • Statin

        • Exclusions

          Patients who expired

          Patients who left against medical advice

          Patient discharged to hospice or for whom comfort care measures only is documented

          Patient discharged to other acute care hospital

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Cardiovascular Spring Cycle 2018
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date
        • Steward
          American College of Cardiology
          Steward Organization POC Email