Abstract with Purpose: Unlocking the Power of LAAO Data for Quality Improvement Presentation - 2025 Quality Summit (Non-CE)-Abstract with Purpose: Unlocking the Power of LAAO Data for Quality Improvement

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The session, led by April Wojcik and introduced by Julie Mobate, focuses on the essential role of data abstractors in cardiovascular registries, specifically the Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAO) Registry. April, a seasoned nurse and manager in cardiovascular registry abstraction at Paralon HCA Healthcare, emphasizes the importance of accurate data abstraction for quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and patient outcomes.<br /><br />April discusses various abstractor roles—on-site, remote employed, and third-party—highlighting pros, cons, and challenges such as limited resources, bias pressures, and documentation issues. She stresses that abstraction must be grounded strictly in documented records, not personal knowledge or assumptions, to maintain data integrity.<br /><br />Key metrics like the CHADS-VASc and HAS-BLED scores guide treatment decisions and quality measures, making precise documentation critical. Poor documentation or missing data can exclude patients from quality metrics, so best practices include using data dictionaries, maintaining query repositories, validating data frequently, and collaborating with providers for better documentation.<br /><br />The presentation underscores continuous process improvement through regular data review, team collaboration, and transparent sharing of outcomes to enhance patient care. April advocates for ongoing training, standardized reporting templates, and open communication between abstractors, providers, and registry committees to ensure high-quality, bias-free data and ultimately better cardiovascular patient outcomes.

Keywords

Intravascular Imaging

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

IVUS

OCT

Cardiovascular Care

Plaque Assessment

Stent Placement

Coronary CT Angiography

CTFFR

Data Abstractors

Cardiovascular Registries

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

LAO Registry

Data Abstraction Accuracy

CHADS-VASc Score

HAS-BLED Score

Quality Improvement

Patient Outcomes