Regional and hospital variations in the extent of decline in the proportion of percutaneous coronary interventions performed for nonacute indications – a nationwide population-based study

Regional and hospital variations in the extent of decline in the proportion of percutaneous coronary interventions performed for nonacute indications – a nationwide population-based study

Abstract Background The volume and percentage of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) performed for nonacute indications have declined in the United States since 2007. However, little is known if similar trends occurred in Taiwan. Methods We used data from Taiwan National Health Insurance inpa...

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Main Authors: Fu-Wen Liang, Tsung-Hsueh Lu, Hsin-Min Wu, Jo-Chi Lee, Wei-Hsian Yin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Indication
Patient selection
Percutaneous coronary intervention
Utilization
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-017-0592-4

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