A new study found similar outcomes for patients undergoing angioplasty at hospitals with and without heart surgery programs. In addition, the ACC released new guidelines on coronary revascularization treatment stating that hospitals without on-site cardiac surgery can offer angioplasty if they have done appropriate planning and program development.
Despite this support for Crestwood Medical Center’s request, Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital is maintaining its opposition to the proposal, saying the ACC did not fully advocate for angioplasty at non-heart surgery hospitals and that the community does not have a need for an angioplasty program, according to the report. Huntsville Hospital offers both angioplasty and open-heart surgery.
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