Update: PCI Without On-Site Surgical Backup-Introduction to the Document

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The video features Arnold Cito introducing the committee members, followed by an overview of the expert consensus update on PCI without on-site surgical backup. The document, available online, discusses the evolution of PCI practice environment and how surgical backup has become less necessary. Evidence supporting PCI at non-cardiac surgery centers is presented, followed by discussions on optimizing cath lab rescue capabilities and managing financial pressures for PCI in non-hospital settings. The document proposes a new PCI treatment algorithm that expands the types of cases that can be performed at facilities without cardiac surgery, leading to potential financial savings. Dr. Cindy Grimes explains the history and significance of these documents.

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Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, FSCAI

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PCI without on-site surgical backup

evolution of PCI practice environment

financial pressures for PCI

PCI treatment algorithm

Dr. Cindy Grimes