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Abstract

With the miniaturization of diagnostic coronary catheters and meticulous post-procedural nursing care, puncture site complications are much reduced and patients can be mobilized earlier. Diagnostic coronary angiogram as a day procedure has been practiced worldwide. It can shorten hospital length of stay while improving patient satisfaction. During a pilot period of 6 months at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, we showed that in selected patients, similar procedure could be performed safely and more cost-effectively.

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