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released: 12 Jul 2001 author: Davies J & Senes S media release

Coronary Angioplasty in Australia 1998 provides details of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) as performed in Australia in 1998. It is the only national compilation of information on procedures performed in 1998 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 and their treatment.

ISSN 1323-9236; ISBN 978 1 74024 110 6; Cat. no. CVD 14; 56pp.; OUT OF PRINT

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Publication table of contents

  • Preliminary material
    • Title page and verso
    • Contents
    • List of tables
    • List of figures
    • List of abbreviations
    • Preface
    • Acknowledgements
    • Summary
  • Sections
    • Introduction
    • Methods
    • Number of units and procedures
    • Repeat procedures
    • Trends in procedure type
    • State comparison of PTCA rate
    • Indications for angioplasty
    • Stents, arthrectomy, laser and other adjunctive techniques
    • Complications
    • Success rates in various vessel types
    • Glossary
  • End matter
    • Appendix A: Units operating in 1998
    • Appendix B: Data collection form
    • Related publications

Recommended citation

Davies J & Senes S 2001. Coronary angioplasty in Australia 1998. Cardiovascular Disease Series no. 15. Cat. no. CVD 14. Canberra: AIHW.