National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR)

The foundation of the ACC CV Quality Improvement for Institutions program is the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR), which offers clinical data capture and national benchmark reporting on catheter-based interventions, ICD implantations, acute coronary syndrome, congenital heart disease, and peripheral vascular disease.

Developed in 1997 by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the NCDR was created as an exploration into strategies for improving cardiovascular care through the use and application of clinical data. Today, the NCDR is a reputable and dependable quality improvement resource that continues to evolve to meet the demands of the changing health care environment.

Through the capture and reporting of trusted and reliable data, the NCDR helps participants measure, benchmark and improve cardiovascular care. Participation in the NCDR:
• Informs treatment choices and drive quality improvement at the provider and institutional level
• Assists in the evaluation of practice patterns, technologies and devices
• Informs comparative effectiveness research
• Assists in broader dissemination of best practices
• Improves patient care worldwide