SCAI: SYNTAX Data Show PCI Is a Good Option for Patients With Complex Coronary Arte... (Center forCongenital & Structural Heart ...)

SCAI: SYNTAX Data Show PCI Is a Good Option for Patients With Complex Coronary Artery Disease

Date:9/1/2008

Center for Congenital & Structural Heart Disease, Section Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, and Professor of Pediatrics & Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center (Chicago, IL).

"The take-away message is that SYNTAX has extended the spectrum of care for a large number of patients with very complex coronary artery disease. For some, bypass surgery will still be the most appropriate option, but many more patients now have another choice," says Dr. Feldman.

About SCAI

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions is a 4,000-member professional organization representing invasive and interventional cardiologists in more than 60 countries. SCAI's mission is to promote excellence in invasive and interventional cardiovascular medicine through physician education and representation, and advancement of quality standards to enhance patient care. SCAI's annual meeting has become the leading venue for education, discussion, and debate about the latest developments in this dynamic medical specialty. SCAI's new patient and physician education program, Seconds Count, offers comprehensive information about cardiovascular disease. For more information about SCAI and Seconds Count, visit http://www.scai.org or http://www.seconds-count.org.

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