Are Cardiologists Worried About Being Accused Of Unnecessary PCI?

In the last week two cases highlighted, yet again, the continuing shift in standards regarding PCI. In his interventional cardiology blog on CardioExchange, Rick Lange asks cardiologists: Could You Be Accused of Doing Unnecessary PCI? “Public confidence is eroding as the number of reports of physician suspensions and monetary penalties for unnecessary PCIs grow. Accordingly, patients are questioning use of PCI, even when it is indicated and advisable.” …. “Have investigations into unnecessary stenting changed your interventional practice? How so?”  

Source: CardioBrief - January 8, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Larry Husten Tags: Interventional Cardiology & Surgery PCI stents Source Type: blogs