Procedural Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention During Normal Work Hours versus Non-Work Hours

Historical data in the early years of treating ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) demonstrated that circadian variations had an effect on the practice of primary angioplasty, resulting in a higher incidence of failed angioplasty and worse clinical outcomes during off hours1,2. In contrast, a recent study in a contemporary organized network of hospitals demonstrated that STEMI patients admitted during on hours or off hours have similar management and outcomes3. The timing of PCI in patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) has also been studied.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - August 27, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Brian C. Case, Charan T. Yerasi, Brian J. Forrestal, Anees Musallam, Yuefeng Chen, Toby Rogers, Lowell F. Satler, Itsik Ben-Dor, Hayder Hashim, Nelson Bernardo, Jason P. Wermers, Cheng Zhang, Rebecca Torguson, William S. Weintraub, Ron Waksman Source Type: research