The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a computer alert can aid clinicians in identifying patients with a genetic type of high cholesterol, called Familial Hypercholesterolemia. The main question it aims to answer is whether the computer alert increases recognition of this high cholesterol disorder.
≥ 18 years old
seen in the BWH Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Primary Care Clinics
Dutch Lipid Clinic Network score of at least 3 points
a Familial Hypercholesterolemia diagnosis already documented in the EHR medical history, visit history, or problem list
Sequential
Alert-based computerized decision support
DeviceA program will be designed to run within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) that will identify outpatients with "definite," "probable," or "possible" diagnosis of FH. The BPA will calculate the Dutch Lipid Clinic Network score using the following EHR data: 1. Maximum LDL-C level in the laboratory results 2. Abnormal genetic testing for FH in the laboratory results 3. Medical history or problem list entry for tendinous xanthomata or arcus cornealis 4. Medical history, visit diagnosis, or problem list entry of premature CAD, cerebrovascular disease, or PAD 5. Family history of premature CAD, cerebrovascular disease, or PAD In the Alert phase, an on-screen alert will notify the ambulatory care clinician of record that the patient has a "definite," "probable," or "possible" diagnosis of FH. ambulatory care clinician will have the opportunity to proceed to an order template through which a referral for specialty care focused on evaluation and management of FH can be made.
Frequency of documented FH diagnosis
We will review the medical history, visit diagnosis, and problem list sections of the Electronic Health Record (EPIC) to make this determination of diagnosis of Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
Mean Change in LDL-C
Mean change in LDL-C levels within 6 months following triggering of the BPA compared with the most recent LDL-C prior to the clinic visit in outpatients with presentations consistent with FH ("definite," "probable," or "possible" Dutch Lipid Clinic Network score).
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