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[Ambulatory coronary angiography. Organization--patient safety--economic benefits]
Insights
Coronary angiography can be safely performed as an outpatient procedure. This study found over 50% of patients undergoing coronary angiography can be treated policlinically, improving efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
Context:
- Coronary angiography is a common diagnostic procedure.
- Hospital resource utilization is a key consideration in healthcare delivery.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the safety and feasibility of policlinic (outpatient) coronary angiography.
- To determine the proportion of patients suitable for outpatient cardiac catheterization.
Summary:
- A retrospective analysis of 1,452 coronary angiographies performed between 1988-1990 at the University Hospital in Trondheim.
- 916 (63%) of these procedures were conducted on an outpatient basis.
- The findings indicate that policlinic coronary angiography is safe and effective, with over half of admitted patients eligible for this approach.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the potential for increased efficiency in cardiac diagnostic services.
- Supports the adoption of outpatient strategies for coronary angiography to optimize healthcare resources.
- Highlights the safety of performing invasive cardiac procedures in an ambulatory setting.
Abstract:
916 (63%) of 1,452 coronary angiographies performed at the University Hospital in Trondheim from 1988 to 1990 were done policlinically. The study shows that coronary angiography can be carried out safely on an outpatient basis, and that more than 50% of all patients admitted for a coronary angiography can be examined in this way.