AHA issues toolkit on appropriate use of PCI for heart disease patients

A new toolkit from the AHA’s Physician Leadership Forum addresses the appropriate use of elective percutaneous coronary intervention for patients with acute heart disease. Produced in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, the toolkit includes resources for hospital and health system leaders, clinicians and patients. A 2013 AHA white paper on appropriate use of medical resources identified five areas where hospitals, in partnership with their clinical staff and patients, should look to reduce non-beneficial care. To access the new toolkit – as well as previous toolkits on patient blood management, antimicrobial stewardship and ambulatory care sensitive conditions, visit www.aha.org/advocacy-issues/appropuse.