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What Data is Collected in the CARE Registry™?

The CARE Registry™ consists of a core carotid artery stenting dataset, and an optional carotid endarterectomy dataset.

Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) Dataset Version 1.09: Download Form (updated: 01/29/07) Download Elements* (updated: 01/29/07)

Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) Dataset Version 1.09: Download Form (updated: 01/29/07) Download Elements* (updated: 01/29/07)

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Background Information

The CARE Registry™ data elements and definitions represent a comprehensive dataset that fulfills the goal of meeting the 2005 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) determination decision related to carotid disease patients receiving carotid artery stenting procedures.

Data Definition Development Process

The process for developing the CARE Registry™ core dataset followed an established methodology for creating clinical data standards and included:
- ranking carotid artery stenting and endarterectomy data elements and definitions,
- gaining multispeciality physician consensus on the final data elements and definitions, and
- conducting public review and comment.
The CARE Registry™ data elements have been derived from a national, multispecialty collaboration among carotid artery stenting and endarterectomy experts. The elements that are included in this dataset have been linked to the 2005 CMS Carotid Stent determination statement and specifically address the questions/hypotheses that CMS aims to answer by collecting carotid stent data.

Technology Downloads (for active CARE Registry™ participants and vendors only):

Master File Downloads	Last Updated
CARE Devices	04/05/10	Download View
CARE Adverse Events	06/18/09	Download View
CARE Medications	07/28/10	Download View
CARE Closure Methods	12/06/11	Download View

Notify NCDR of new or missing CARE Stents

Notify NCDR of new or missing CARE Embolic Protection

If you are using the NCDR's Data Collection Tool, all CARE Devices, Closure Methods, Medications, and Adverse Events are automatically updated.

If you would like to receive an email notifying you of any updates, please review your Email Preferences from the 'Individual Profile' section of the Administraion menu. (Must be an active CARE Registry™ participant or vendor.)

Instructions for downloading, saving and importing the files to your data collection application (only required if using CARE certified vendor software to enter CARE Registry™ patient/admission records):

Step 1:	Click on the appropriate link(s) to download and save the updated file(s). If using Internet Explorer: Click on "File" then "Save As…" If using Netscape Navigator: Click on "File" then "Save Page As…" You will be prompted for a location to save the file. It's recommended that you save the file to your Desktop so it can be loaded into the application from that location. Do not change the name of the file when saving.
Step 2:	In your NCDR data entry application, go to "NCDR Maintenance" and select the appropriate function to import the downloaded file into your application.
Step 3:	In your NCDR data entry application, verify that the new CARE Devices, closure methods, adverse events and medications are present and are available for selection.