Large Registry Finds Questionable PCI Procedures Before Surgery Remain Common
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Most patients undergoing diagnostic coronary catheterization before noncardiac surgery do not have symptoms of coronary disease, but about half of these patients are referred for revascularization despite the lack of evidence showing a benefit of revascularization in these patients, data from National Cardiac Data Registry CathPCI Registry show.