The current status and future direction of percutaneous coronary intervention without on‐site surgical backup: An expert consensus document from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Population
Patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) at facilities without on-site surgical backup
Design
Guideline
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
These standards support safe PCI without on-site surgery in qualified centers; extends prior consensus by defining volume and quality benchmarks.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) at facilities without on-site surgical backup
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Intervention
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) without on-site surgical backup
This expert consensus document establishes best practice standards and minimum volume requirements for facilities and operators performing PCI without on-site surgical backup to ensure high-quality patient care.
Limitations
- All published data for both primary and elective PCI were derived from retrospective reviews or registries, and thus are subject to unintentional bias and other methodological concerns.
Cite This Study
Dehmer et al. (2007) conducted a review in Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) without on-site surgical backup. PCI without on-site surgical backup was evaluated. This expert consensus document provides recommendations and quality standards for performing percutaneous coronary intervention without on-site surgical backup to ensure patient safety.