Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Subtitle: a literature review and ratings of appropriateness and necessity
By: Lee H. Hilborne ... [et al.].
Contributors: Hilborne, Lee H., 1956-; New York (State). Cardiac Advisory Committee.; Rand Corporation.
Publisher: Rand; Rand Corp
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Santa Monica, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 151
Subjects: Transluminal angioplasty.; Angioplasty, Transluminal, Percutaneous Coronary.; Risk Factors.
Description: This report summarizes information on percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) contained in research published between 1982 and October 1990. In particular, it deals with research on the efficacy, complications, costs, utilization, and indications for PTCA. The report includes a comprehensive set of indications for performing this procedure, and ratings of the appropriateness and necessity for each indication.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-145).
"JRA-01."
"Prepared for the Cardiac Advisory Committee of the State of New York."
"RAND."