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Effect of percutaneous coronary intervention on quality of life: A consensus statement from the society for cardiovascular angiography and interventions
Author(s) -
Blankenship James C.,
Marshall J. Jeffrey,
Pinto Duane S.,
Lange Richard A.,
Bates Eric R.,
Holper Elizabeth M.,
Grines Cindy L.,
Chambers Charles E.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.24376
Subject(s) - medicine , conventional pci , percutaneous coronary intervention , angina , psychological intervention , quality of life (healthcare) , canadian cardiovascular society , coronary artery disease , cardiology , reimbursement , intervention (counseling) , physical therapy , myocardial infarction , health care , nursing , economics , economic growth
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) decreases ischemic complications of acute coronary syndromes. The benefits of PCI in stable ischemic heart disease (SIHD) depend on its effect on quality of life (QoL), including angina, physical activity, and emotional well‐being. PCI decreases angina and the need for anti‐anginal medications, and increases exercise capacity and QoL, compared with baseline status and compared with medical therapy without PCI. These benefits are greater when QOL is markedly impaired by severe angina before the procedure. When considering treatment options for symptomatic SIHD, physicians should consider and provide objective data regarding QoL effects for each treatment strategy. QoL outcomes should be considered in clinical trials, appropriate use criteria, practice guidelines, and reimbursement policies for PCI. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.