Optimization of Invasive Treatment Strategy in Patients With Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome

Abstract

Objective: to compare strategies of invasive treatment of patients with non-SТ elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTEACS) hospitalized in 2014 and 2015. Materials and methods. We have analyzed treatment strategy used in patients with NSTEACS hospitalized in cardio-reanimation department of a city hospital during one month in two successive years (January 2014 and November 2015). We have compared indications to, and timing of coronary angiography, numbers of performed percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting surgeries. Results. Portion of patients subjected to invasive procedures in 2014 was 26%, in 2015-42%. All 32 primary procedures were PCIs. An increase was due to delayed interventions (24-72 hours), which were not performed in 2014. We also more often used selective multivessel coronary stenting, what facilitated availability of invasive treatment for elderly patients. Hospital mortality of patients with NSTEACS decreased from 16 to 7%.