Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9157279 | Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angéiologie | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Since efficacy of small volume centers performing coronary and angioplasty is questioned, we present our data for 2003. In 2003, 669 coronary examinations were performed in our unit (average age 68Â years, 67% men) with 215 angioplasties. We take charge essentially Acute Coronary Syndroms (99%), with 37% ACS STÂ +Â . The radial approach was taken in 15% of cases. We used anti GP IIb/IIIa in 67% of cases (only abciximab), the rate of stenting was 84% with 43.6% of Direct Stenting. The primary angiographic results were good in 98% of cases. The rate of Restenosis was 6%. The hospital mortality was 2.8%. So we think that coronary and angioplasty in a small volume center can be performed with safety and a level of success in accordance with the data of the literature.
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Authors
X. Marcaggi, G. Bitar, N. Ferrier, G. Amat,