Why the study?
Is same-day discharge safe and beneficial for patients after percutaneous coronary intervention?
Population
Patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
Design
Review
Key result
Current evidence suggests that same-day discharge after percutaneous coronary intervention can be safe and beneficial in select patients when formal structures and processes of care are established.
Authors
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Supports same-day discharge after PCI with formal protocols in select patients; leaves open need for randomized trials before wider adoption.
Is same-day discharge safe and beneficial for patients after percutaneous coronary intervention?
Same-day discharge after elective PCI is safe and cost-effective for appropriately selected patients when supported by formal institutional protocols.
Cynthia Webner (2018) conducted a review in Percutaneous coronary intervention. Same-day discharge vs. Overnight stay was evaluated. Current evidence suggests that same-day discharge after percutaneous coronary intervention can be safe and beneficial in select patients when formal structures and processes of care are established.
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