Stroke Care Measures at BIDMC
In 2018 BIDMC received Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers by the Joint Commission. Hospitals achieve this certification by demonstrating that they have specific training and resources in Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Radiology, Lab Services and Nursing Care to receive and treat the most complex stroke patients. The Stroke Care team assures that we are consistently providing the best care to our stroke patients based on National, State, and Internal Stroke Care guidelines.
Since 2008, BIDMC has been recognized by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as a Primary Stroke Service Provider.
BIDMC also participates in the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's “Get with the Guidelines Stroke” program — a national collaborative aimed at ensuring best practices and strong outcomes for all Stroke patients.
Learn more about Stroke Patient Care and Treatment at BIDMC.
Stroke Care DataThe chart below shows how BIDMC meets recommended guidelines for stroke care.
Measures and Targets | Q4 2023 | Q1 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Total |
| Discharged on Antithrombotics | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Target | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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| Rehab Assessment | 98% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 98% |
| Target | 98% | 99% | 99% | 97% | 98% |
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| Discharged on Anticoagulants for Afib/Aflutter | 97% | 96% | 96% | 100% | 98% |
| Target | 98% | 96% | 100% | 97% | 98% |
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| VTE Prophylaxis | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 98% |
| Target | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% |
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| Stroke Education | 90% | 97% | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| Target | 90% | 97% | 98% | 95% | 95% |
Post-Procedure Outcomes30-Day Post CEA and TCAR Stroke and Death Rates
BIDMC performs procedures such as Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) for patients with stroke or at risk for stroke due to blockage of a carotid artery. The rates of stroke or death within the 30 days following CEA and TCAR are displayed below, the rates are separated by patients with or without stroke symptoms caused by carotid artery narrowing. Rates of 30-day death and stroke complications for CEA, CAS, TCAR patients at BIDMC are well below the maximum national recommended rate of 6%.
CEA – 30-Day Stroke & Death Rate | CY2023 | CY2024 |
| Symptomatic patients | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asymptomatic patients | 0% | 0% |
CAS/TCAR – 30-Day Stroke & Death Rate | CY2023 | CY2024 |
| Symptomatic patients | 1.8% | 0.01% |
| Asymptomatic patients | 0% | 0.01% |
