[Outpatient coronary angiography and angioplastie/ why, how and for wich patients?]

Abstract

There is great heterogeneity in lengths of stay in interventional cardiology but the number of outpatient procedures is increasing. The expected benefits of an outpatient procedure are numerous and non-inferiority of this strategy has been demonstrated. Proper selection of patients eligible for this treatment is essential to minimize the risks of unplanned hospitalization and early complications. It is based on clinical, medico-social and organizational criteria. Perfect management of the care pathway based on an organizational unit and a geographical unit is essential.

Keywords: Care pathway; Cellule de coordination; Coordination unit; Parcours de soins; Patient selection; Percutaneous coronary intervention; Same day discharge; Stable coronary artery disease; Sélection des patients; ambulatoire; angioplastie coronaire.