2017 Versus 2012 Appropriate Use Criteria for Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Impact on Appropriateness Ratings

Conclusions
The percentage of 2014 New York State PCI patients with SIHD who are rated "rarely appropriate" has decreased substantially using 2017 AUC in comparison with the older 2012 AUC. However, for many low-risk patients undergoing the procedure, the relative benefits of optimal medical therapy with and without PCI are unknown. Randomized controlled trials are needed to study these groups.

Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions - March 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hannan, E. L., Samadashvili, Z., Cozzens, K., Berger, P. B., Chikwe, J., Jacobs, A. K., Walford, G., Ling, F. S. K., Venditti, F. J., Gold, J., King, S. B. Tags: Coronary Source Type: research