Sharp Rees-Stealy Quality Measures for Controlling Cholesterol

What was measured?
What percentage of medical group adult members has well-controlled cholesterol levels — a low-density lipid cholesterol (LDL) level of less than 100 — after having a heart attack or heart surgery or who have cardiovascular disease?

These results are based on patient records from the medical group or HMO.

Why is it important?
High cholesterol damages your arteries. Controlling your cholesterol can help prevent a heart attack or stroke.

Sharp Rees-Stealy Score: 69.52 percent
State Average: 59.82 percent

Information courtesy of the California Office of the Patient Advocate.