Robotic Assisted Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Initial Australian Experience

Robotic-assisted percutaneous coronary intervention (R-PCI) has been increasingly performed overseas. Initial observations have demonstrated its clinical efficacy and safety with additional potential benefits of more accurate lesion assessment and stent deployment, with reduced radiation exposure to operators and patients. However, data from randomised controlled trials or clinical experience from Australia are lacking.
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research