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Is cardiology consultation required before cardiac catheterization?

Alan B. Jotkowitz1, Carlos Cafri, Jubran S. Dakwar

  • 1Departments of Medicine and Cardiology, Soroka University Medical Center, Beersheva, Israel; Faculty of Medicine, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheva, Israel.

Summary

Direct referral for cardiac catheterization by internists yields similar results to mandatory cardiology consultation. This approach is supported, though further research on hospitalist care is recommended.

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