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PTCA--clinical aspects.

S B King1

  • 1Andreas Gruentzig Cardiovascular Center, Emory University, Atlanta.

Zeitschrift Fur Kardiologie
|January 1, 1987
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Coronary angioplasty at Emory University Hospital shows a 90% success rate with low mortality. Ongoing trials compare angioplasty to bypass surgery for multivessel disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Emory University Hospital has performed over 7,000 coronary angioplasty procedures since 1980.
  • The procedure's success rate remains high at approximately 90%, even with expanded indications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the outcomes of coronary angioplasty procedures performed at Emory University Hospital.
  • To identify factors contributing to complications and restenosis.
  • To evaluate the long-term survival and event-free rates after angioplasty.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 7,000 coronary angioplasty procedures performed since 1980.
  • Review of complication rates, including emergency surgery, acute infarction, and mortality.
  • Assessment of factors influencing acute closure and restenosis.

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  • Long-term follow-up of patient survival and freedom from major adverse cardiac events.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall success rate of 90% with a mortality rate of 0.2%.
    • Complications include emergency surgery (2.5%) and acute infarction (2.5%).
    • Acute closure is associated with lesion length, female gender, and arterial anatomy.
    • Restenosis occurs in 25% of patients, influenced by male gender, unstable angina, and lesion characteristics.
    • Long-term follow-up shows over 96% survival at 4.5 years, with 89% free from major adverse events.

    Conclusions:

    • Coronary angioplasty is a safe and effective procedure with high long-term survival rates.
    • Further research is needed to improve restenosis rates, potentially with more potent antiplatelet agents.
    • A prospective randomized trial is underway to compare angioplasty with coronary bypass surgery for multivessel disease.