Underuse of Coronary Revascularization Procedures in Patients Considered Appropriate Candidates for Revascularization

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Authors

Harry Hemingway · Kensington Health

Angela M. Crook · Kensington Health

Gene Feder · St Bartholomew's Hospital

Shrilla Banerjee · National Health Service

J. Rex Dawson · National Health Service

Patrick Magee · National Health Service

Sue Philpott ·

Abstract

On the basis of the ratings of the expert panel, we identified substantial underuse of coronary revascularization among patients who were considered appropriate candidates for these procedures. Underuse was associated with adverse clinical outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Peripheral Artery Disease Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 344, Issue 9, pp. 645-654

DOI: 10.1056/nejm200103013440906

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