Why the study?
What is the rate of inappropriate diagnostic catheterization for suspected coronary artery disease in New York State?
Population
8,986 patients undergoing diagnostic catheterization for suspected coronary artery disease between 2010 and…
Design
Cohort
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Substantial inappropriate use persists in diagnostic catheterization; leaves open whether appropriateness criteria improve selection or outcomes in suspected CAD.
What is the rate of inappropriate diagnostic catheterization for suspected coronary artery disease in New York State?
One quarter of patients undergoing diagnostic catheterization for suspected coronary artery disease in New York State were rated as inappropriate, highlighting a need for better patient selection and utilization of prior stress testing.
Hannan et al. (2014) studied this question.
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