The percentage of patients aged 12 years and older with coronary artery disease, or 18 years and older with cerebrovascular disease or peripheral vascular disease that have been screened for dyslipidemia with a lipid profile
Measure Specs
General Information
Numerator
Patients who have had a lipid profile.
Denominator
Patients aged 12 years and older with coronary artery disease, or 18 years and older with cerebrovascular disease or peripheral vascular disease.
Exclusions
SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS:
LDL lab result < 100mg/dl (suggests monitoring may be extended to every 24 months)
GENERAL EXCLUSIONS:
• Evidence of metastatic disease or active treatment of malignancy (chemotherapy or radiation therapy) in the last 6 months;
• Patients who have been in a skilled nursing facility in the last 3 months
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