| Abstrakt: |
Traditionally, arteriography and cardiac catheterization have been inpatient procedures. Growing public and medical interest in cost containment prompted consideration of performing them as outpatient procedures. Ninety-five outpatient cerebral, peripheral, or visceral arteriograms and 89 outpatient cardiac catheterizations done in a 36-month period were reviewed. Findings indicate that outpatient cardiovascular examinations can be performed safely, with no additional risk to the patient, and provide an efficient, convenient alternative to hospitalization. |
