Table 4 Indicator context for controlling high blood pressure
Items | Detailed description |
|---|---|
Measure description | Percentage of patients 18–85 years of age who had a diagnosis of hypertension and whose blood pressure was adequately controlled (< 140/90 mmHg) during the measurement period |
Initial patient population | Patients 18–85 years of age who had a diagnosis of essential hypertension within the first six months of the measurement period or any time prior to the measurement period |
Denominator statement | Equals initial population |
Denominator exclusions | Patients with evidence of end stage renal disease (ESRD), dialysis or renal transplant before or during the measurement period. Also exclude patients with a diagnosis of pregnancy during the measurement period |
Numerator statement | Patients whose blood pressure at the most recent visit is adequately controlled (systolic blood pressure < 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg) during the measurement period |
Numerator exclusions | Not applicable |
Denominator exceptions | None |