Sharp Rees-Stealy Quality Measures for Testing Cholesterol

What was measured?
What percentage of medical group adult members had their low-density lipid cholesterol (LDL) level checked in the last year after having a heart attack, heart surgery or for their cardiovascular disease?

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

Why is it important?
High cholesterol damages your blood vessels. Testing your cholesterol regularly can help keep you from having a heart attack or a stroke.

Sharp Rees-Stealy Score: 92.28 percent
State Average: 87.15 percent

Information courtesy of the California Office of the Patient Advocate.