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