NCDR - Inpatient Registry Overviews - CE-NCDR

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The LAAO Registry is designed to collect data on patients undergoing left atrial appendage occlusion procedures to reduce the risk of stroke. Participating hospitals submit patient-level data on a quarterly basis. The registry aims to optimize patient outcomes, improve quality and safety, and investigate new quality improvement methods. It supports the development of clinical guidelines and provides benchmark reporting for quality improvement efforts. The registry is driven by the need to address the high prevalence of atrial fibrillation and its association with strokes. The CMS has approved the LAAO Registry as a requirement for Medicare reimbursement. The registry includes patients aged 18 and older, and follow-up data is collected at 45 days, six months, one year, and two years post-procedure. The registry also includes event adjudication for specific neurologic and bleeding events. The LAAO Registry provides hospitals with feedback and supports ongoing quality improvement. The registry is governed by a Steering Committee and the NCDR provides content, expertise, and guidance.

Keywords

LAAO Registry

left atrial appendage occlusion

stroke risk reduction

atrial fibrillation

data collection

patient-level data

clinical guidelines