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ReviewCureus2023

Advancements in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Techniques: A Comprehensive Literature Review of Mixed Studies and Practice Guidelines.

Muhammad Abubakar, Izzah Javed, Hafiz Fahad Rasool, Saud Raza, Deepak Basavaraju, Rai Muhammad Abdullah, Faizan Ahmed, Siffat S Salim, Muhammad Ahmad Faraz, Khawaja Mushammar Hassan and 1 more

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Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 31 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
31citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
11.4field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

31 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 36 citations in OpenAlex.

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  14. Cost-Utility Analysis of Different Treatment Modalities in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Thai PCI Registry.Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 7 institutions in 4 countries.

Muhammad AbubakarDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ameer-ud-Din Medical College/Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Izzah JavedDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ameer-ud-Din Medical College/Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Hafiz Fahad RasoolDepartment of Public Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, CHN.
Saud RazaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ameer-ud-Din Medical College/Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Deepak BasavarajuDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, IND.
Rai Muhammad AbdullahDepartment of Anesthesia & ICU, Punjab Social Security Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Faizan AhmedDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ameer-ud-Din Medical College/Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Siffat S SalimDepartment of Surgery, Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, BGD.
Muhammad Ahmad FarazDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Post Graduate Medical Institute, Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Khawaja Mushammar HassanDepartment of Internal Medicine, Ameer-ud-Din Medical College/Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Mohsin HajjajDepartment of Internal Medicine, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Fatima Jinnah Medical University · PKMysore Medical College · INNanjing Medical University · CNPost Graduate Medical Institute · PKGIFT University · PKKhawaja Farid Social Security Hospital · PKLahore General Hospital · PK

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a widely used therapy for coronary artery disease (CAD), but it carries risks and complications. Adhering to evidence-based practice guidelines is crucial for optimal outcomes. This review compares the recommendations of the 2021 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (ACC/AHA/SCAI) and 2018 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines for coronary artery revascularization and discusses emerging trends and novel devices in PCI. A comprehensive literature review of mixed studies, clinical trials, and guidelines was conducted. Intravascular imaging, including intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography, for stent optimization, is also recommended when feasible. However, differences reflecting variations in evidence quality interpretation and applicability were identified. Furthermore, novel devices and technologies with the potential for improving outcomes were highlighted, but their safety and efficacy compared to standard-of-care techniques require further evaluation through extensive randomized trials. Clinicians should stay updated on advancements and personalize treatment decisions based on individual patient factors. Future research should address evidence gaps and barriers to adopting innovative devices and techniques. This review provides recommendations for clinical practice, emphasizing the need to remain current with the evolving landscape of PCI to optimize patient outcomes. The discoveries provide valuable counsel for the deliberation of clinical interventions and prospective inquiries within the realm of interventional cardiology. Overall, the review underscores the importance of evidence-based practice and ongoing advancements in PCI for CAD management.

Indexed as

advancementsbioresorbable vascular scaffoldscoronary artery diseasedrug-eluting stentspercutaneous coronary interventionpractice guidelinesquality indicators

Identifiers

PMID37539426
PMCPMC10395399
OpenAlexW4382987658

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