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The 2002 Portuguese Interventional Cardiology Registry
1Serviço de Cardiologia, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Pragal, 2800-549 Almada, Portugal. helder@netcabo.pt
Summary
The Portuguese Interventional Cardiology Registry tracked 5250 patients undergoing cardiac procedures. Key findings include high stent use (85.5%) and a 2.2% total mortality rate.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
- Public Health Registries
Background:
- The Portuguese Society of Cardiology established a national registry to prospectively document interventional cardiology procedures.
- Understanding patient demographics and procedural characteristics is crucial for improving cardiovascular care in Portugal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the data from the Portuguese Interventional Cardiology Registry.
- To describe the patient population, procedural details, and outcomes of interventional cardiology in Portugal.
Main Methods:
- Prospective data collection from 19 centers on 5250 patients.
- Analysis of patient demographics, medical history, lesion characteristics, and procedural techniques.
- Evaluation of in-hospital outcomes, including complication rates and mortality.
Main Results:
- The study included 5250 patients (mean age 63 years, 76% male) with a significant prevalence of prior cardiovascular events.
- Stent implantation was common (85.5%), with 23% utilizing drug-eluting stents; femoral access was predominant (98.3%).
- Ninety percent of hospitalizations were without complications, and total mortality was 2.2%, with slightly better outcomes observed in men.
Conclusions:
- The registry provides valuable insights into contemporary interventional cardiology practice in Portugal.
- High rates of stent use and a low mortality rate suggest effective management, though further analysis of gender-based outcomes is warranted.