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

CBE ID
2452
1.4 Project
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
E&M 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