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Abstract 236: Coronary Artery Procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory After Overnight Call: Are Patients at Higher Risk? Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusion: There were greater procedural complications when performed post-call compared to no post-call; however, when adjusting for significant baseline variables, there was no significant difference seen between groups. Taking into consideration factors that contributed to procedural complications most likely will improve patient outcomes.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Boudoulas, K. D., Pederzolli, A., Nagaraja, H., Kahaly, O., Magorien, R., Mazzaferri, E. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Abstract 119: Daily Cardiac Catheterization Procedural Volume and Complications Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: There is a U-shaped association between CC volume and rates of CC related complications. Unlike prior studies which identified high annual volumes were associated with lower complication rate, our study results suggests that this relationship does not hold true for daily volume. There appears to be a daily limit at which complication rates begin to rise in proportion to volume. Higher complication rates were seen on days with very low CC volume (<5 procedures) and days with very high CC volume (>12 procedures). It is important that individual high volume CC labs consider a quality control analysis of the...
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Slicker, K., Lane, W., Oyetayo, O., Zimmermann, J., Copeland, L. A., Stock, E. M., Erwin, J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 176: Variation in the Content and Timing of Informed Consent in Cardiovascular Procedures: An Opportunity to Improve Decision-making Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusion: We observed notable variation in the content, legibility and timing of informed consent documents within and across procedures. These components are necessary, though may not be sufficient, to support a high-quality informed consent process. Our results highlight opportunities for improving informed consent. Standardization of content and increased time for patients to consider the risks, benefits, and alternatives of elective procedures may result in higher quality decision-making and facilitate patient autonomy.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shahu, A., Spatz, E. S., Schwartz, J., Searfoss, R., Perez, M., Eddy, E., Schroeder, L. M., Bernheim, S. M., Krumholz, H. M. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 132: The POWR Survey: Patient and Physician Perspectives on Outcomes Weighting in Revascularization. Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: Patients and physicians agree on which outcomes are most (death and stroke)and least impactful (incision scar), but there is a lot of variability in between supporting the reporting of more adverse outcomes and not just those included in MACE.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pandit, J. A., Gupta, V., Boyer, N., Ports, T. A., Yeghiazarians, Y., Boyle, A. J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Abstract 141: Outcomes Associated with Temporarily Interrupting Anticoagulation in Outpatients with Atrial Fibrillation: Results from ORBIT-AF Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: Temporary interruptions are common in patients receiving OAC for AF, however, bridging anticoagulation is used in a minority. Bleeding events following TI occurred significantly more often in patients receiving bridging anticoagulation.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steinberg, B. A., Kim, S., Thomas, L., Sherwood, M. W., Gersh, B., Fonarow, G. C., Mahaffey, K. W., Kowey, P. R., Peterson, E. D., Piccini, J. P., Ansell, J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research