ContextMany studies have found that patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who are
admitted to hospitals with on-site revascularization facilities have higher rates of invasive …

Objectives: This study was designed to determine whether admission to a Canadian hospital
with on-site revascularization (invasive hospital) affected revascularization choice, timing …

Background Previous studies have documented the strong association between availability
of on-site cardiac catheterization facilities and increased use of coronary angiography in …

Objectives. This study examines the association between the regional availability of cardiac
technology and outcomes of care for patients admitted to Department of Veterans Affairs …

OBJECTIVES We sought to determine the extent to which the capability of a hospital to
perform invasive cardiovascular procedures influences treatment and outcome of patients …

Objective.—To study the impact of the in-hospital availability of three cardiac procedures
(cardiac catheterization, bypass surgery, and angioplasty) on their use in patients during the …

Background—Admission to a hospital with a capability for cardiac procedures is associated
with a higher likelihood of referral for a cardiac procedure but not with a better short-term …

Objectives. This study sought to compare the use of invasive procedures and length of stay
for patients admitted with acute myocardial infarction to health maintenance organization …

ContextAn ongoing debate focuses on whether institutions should perform percutaneous
coronary interventions (PCIs) without an onsite coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery …

Objectives. We sought to determine the influence of payor status on the use and
appropriateness of cardiac procedures. Background. The use of invasive procedures affects …