New appropriate use criteria reflect latest scientific data on restoring blood flow to heart
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 17:00
in Health & Medicine
Updated appropriate use criteria released today offer detailed guidance on when to use an invasive procedure to improve blood flow to the heart and how to choose the best procedure for each patient. The clinical scenarios, written by a group of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, affirm the role of revascularization for patients with acute coronary syndromes and significant symptoms.