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Interventional Diagnostic Procedure: A Practical Guide for the Assessment of Coronary Vascular Function
Published on: March 15, 2022
[Outpatient coronary angiography and angioplastie/ why, how and for wich patients?]
Marine Quillot1, Raphaël Lasserre2, Karim Moussa1
1Service de cardiologie, Centre Hospitalier Henri Duffaut, Avignon, France.
Insights
Outpatient interventional cardiology procedures are increasing, offering numerous benefits. Careful patient selection and optimized care pathways are crucial for minimizing risks and ensuring successful outpatient management.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Healthcare Management
Abstract:
There is great heterogeneity in lengths of stay in interventional cardiology but the number of outpatient procedures is increasing. The expected benefits of an outpatient procedure are numerous and non-inferiority of this strategy has been demonstrated. Proper selection of patients eligible for this treatment is essential to minimize the risks of unplanned hospitalization and early complications. It is based on clinical, medico-social and organizational criteria. Perfect management of the care pathway based on an organizational unit and a geographical unit is essential.
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