Abstract 141: Why Did My Patient Die? Deaths Following Coronary Angioplasty [Session Title: Poster Session AM]

Conclusions: Coronary PCI may be life saving. However, procedural urgency may limit knowledge of and optimization of risks. When possible, a more holistic discussion with the pt and family, giving careful consideration to the risks and benefits of angioplasty, goals of therapy and limitations of care should take place pre procedure. It is also important to be able to identify and aggressively treat the post procedure complications commonly associated with mortality.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lawson, W. E., Wilbert, L., Avino, N., Griffel, M., Parikh, P., Callias, P., Chen, O., Pyo, R. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research