Have you had any cath lab complications in the past year requiring emergent cardiovascular (CV) surgery?
Well, as we say, The more you do, the more you see. Emergencies have come up, and thankfully, with stent technology always improving, we have seen a decline in patients that must be sent to the OR. Now, with the JoStent, even a perforation can be saved from the bright lights and cold steel! Of course, we always verify surgical backup before initiating PCI, and have had an excellent response from CV surgery and perfusion services. Our average for complications is well below the national American College of Cardiology standard. What measures has your cath lab implemented in order to cut or contain costs? We are always looking for a safe and efficient way to cut and contain costs. We worked with our pharmacy to look at drug costs, namely GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors, and have saved thousands of dollars through the utilization of rebates. We’re continuing to reduce the use and cost of expensive closure devices. We utilize national contracts (Premier Inc.) to take advantage of cost savings for hi
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- Have you had any cath lab related complications in the past year requiring emergent cardiac surgery?
