Update: PCI Without On-Site Surgical Backup-Evolution of the PCI Practice Environment: How Surgical Backup Went from Absolutely Essential to Rarely Necessary

Evolution of the PCI Practice Environment: How Surgical Backup Went from Absolutely Essential to Rarely Necessary

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The speaker expresses gratitude for everyone's help in preparing the document and provides an overview of the evolution of surgical backup in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures. They discuss how the need for surgical backup has decreased over time and the cost considerations involved. The speaker highlights the success rates of PCI procedures and the decreased incidence of emergency bypass surgery. They discuss the changing guidelines and recommendations regarding surgical backup and the unintended consequences of restrictions. The speaker also emphasizes the advancements in PCI techniques and devices that have made complex procedures safer and the need for expanded use of PCI in various healthcare settings.

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Cindy L. Grines, MD, MSCAI

Keywords

surgical backup

PCI procedures

cost considerations

advancements

expanded use