Characteristics of Patients Undergoing High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Contemporary United States Practice

There is no universally accepted definition of high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (HRPCI), nor is there consensus regarding when to use mechanical circulatory support (MCS) during HRPCI. Expert consensus on HRPCI have suggested considering the presence of three distinct entities in the decision to use MCS: complexity of coronary anatomy/ lesion characteristics, patient comorbidities, and adverse hemodynamics1. Although the use of MCS during HRPCI has increased significantly over the past decade (27-fold increase in annual number from 2008 to 2018)2, little is known regarding the detailed characteristics of these patients.
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Brief report Source Type: research