Outpatient PTCA with same day discharge is safe and produces high patient satisfaction level

J Invasive Cardiol. 1999 May;11(5):290-5.

Abstract

Improved technology and enhanced clinical expertise have allowed physicians to become more cost effective and provide better patient care. A prospective, randomized study was done to determine the safety of same day discharge following PTCA. Of 1911 elective PTCA patients, 262 patients (14%) were stratified as low risk and candidates for same day discharge. Of the 262 eligible patients, 90 (34%) were randomized to either an in-patient (n = 47) or outpatient (n = 43) strategy. Similar procedural and clinical outcomes were found between the two groups, with 33 of 43 outpatients (77%) discharged on the same day as the procedure. No late complications (1 and 7 days post procedure) were observed in this outpatient group. Additionally, a satisfaction survey was conducted of all patients and their family members that showed an overwhelming (p < 0.05) preference and comfort with the same day discharge.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Ambulatory Care*
  • Angina Pectoris / therapy*
  • Angina, Unstable / therapy*
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Inpatients
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / therapy*
  • Patient Satisfaction*