Intraoperative fluorescence angiography for the evaluation of coronary artery bypass graft patency
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32004000854
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the current evidence on intraoperative fluorescence angiography for the evaluation of coronary artery bypass graft patency.
Authors' recommendations:
1.1 Current evidence on intraoperative fluorescence angiography suggests that the procedure is safe enough for routine use in the evaluation of coronary artery bypass graft patency.
1.2 There is limited evidence on the diagnostic utility (that is, the extent to which knowledge of its results improves patients' outcomes) of this procedure, and clinicians should therefore audit and review the clinical value of intraoperative fluorescence angiography in all patients having the investigation. The Institute may review the procedure upon publication of further evidence.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/ipcat.aspx?c=90649
Year Published:
2004
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Coronary Angiography
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Graft Occlusion, Vascular
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Contact Address:
MidCity Place, 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6NA, UK. Tel: +44 020 7067 5800; Fax: +44 020 7067 5801
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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