…syndrome (CCS). Whether and how PCI was performed. The need for non cardiac surgery. The presence of an indication for oral anticoagulation (OAC). Clinical context…

…excitation with atrial fibrillation and a very rapid ventricular rate. Elective or subacute: Symptomatic persistent atrial fibrillation where rhythm control is the aim. Atrial flutter…

…next check. Interruption before an elective procedure The duration of interruption is governed by the bleeding risk of the procedure and by renal function. In…

…frequent during PCI than during purely diagnostic angiography. Elective PCI has reported mortality of 0.1–0.3%, large myocardial infarction in fewer than 3…

…present chapter focuses principally on ACS, for which the evidence and recommendations differ from those applicable to elective PCI. Clinical presentation and symptoms The source…

…dedicated physical examination algorithm. Diagnostics Non invasive assessment of ischaemia and viability Objective evidence of ischaemia is important before elective CTO PCI. Demonstration of both…

…lead configuration when records are incomplete. A full device check should be available within the recommended interval before elective surgery. In the absence of malfunction…