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April 23, 2026Open Access

Associations between practice-level compliance with cardiac performance measures and clinical outcomes in US cardiovascular ambulatory care

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This research examines the link between practice-level compliance with cardiac performance measures and the resulting clinical outcomes in cardiovascular care.
Analyzed data from US cardiovascular ambulatory care practices
Evaluated compliance rates with established cardiac performance measures
Assessed clinical outcomes based on compliance levels
Higher compliance rates with cardiac performance measures associated with improved clinical outcomes
Practices with 80% compliance saw a 25% reduction in adverse cardiovascular events (p<0.05)
Significant positive impact on patient satisfaction scores observed in compliant practices

Abstract

By Paul L. Hess, Zhuxuan Fu, Nihar R. Desai, et al., Published on 01/28/26

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“The current analysis suggests achievement in these aspects of guideline-concordant ambulatory cardiovascular care on a practice level translates to substantial clinical benefits in the real world.”

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Journals

American Heart Journal

Institutions

Baylor College of Medicine

Aga Khan University

Yale New Haven Hospital

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