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released: 8 Dec 1999 media release

This report provides details of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) as performed in Australia in 1996. It is the only national compilation of information on all PTCA procedures performed in that year and is based on data supplied directly by cardiology units. The report provides information on patterns and trends in the use of the technique, its indications, complications and success rates, and monitors the uptake of stenting, atherectomy and laser angioplasty.This report is part of the Cardiovascular Disease Series, which covers mortality, risk factors, morbidity and medical procedures. It is a valuable resource for health planners, practitioners and researchers interested in cardiovascular conditions

ISSN 1323-9236; ISBN 978 1 74024 025 3; Cat. no. CVD 9; 45pp.; OUT OF PRINT

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Coronary Angioplasty in Australia 1996

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Publication table of contents

  • Preliminary material
    • Title page and verso
    • Contents
    • List of tables
    • List of figures
    • Preface
    • Acknowledgments
    • List of abbreviations
    • Summary
  • Sections
    • Introduction
    • Methods
    • Number of units and procedures
    • Angioplasty by age and sex
    • Hospital separations
    • Repeat procedures
      • Repeat procedures done within 12 months
      • Repeat procedures done more than 12 months apart
    • Trends in procedure type
    • State comparison of PTCA rates
    • Indications for angioplasty
    • Previous coronary artery bypass grafts
    • Approach for procedure
    • Angioplasty after thrombolytic therapy
    • Stents, arthrectomy, laser and other adjunctive techniques
      • Stenting by age and sex
      • State comparison of stenting rates
    • Complications
      • Coronary artery bypass grafts
      • Associated myocardial infarction
      • Arterial complications prolonging hospital stay
      • Mortality
    • Success rates in various vessel types
      • Definition of success
      • Success rates
  • End matter
    • Glossary
    • Appendixes
      • Appendix A: Units operating in 1996
      • Appendix B: Data collection form
    • Related publications

Recommended citation

Senes S & Davies J 1999. Coronary angioplasty in Australia 1996. Cardiovascular Disease Series. Cat. no. CVD 9. Canberra: AIHW.