Abstract 35: Long-term Outcomes after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Australian Private Hospitals; Results from a National Registry

Abstract

Background: Several large registries have evaluated outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the USA, however little national data exist regarding long-term outcomes of patients in Australian hospitals. The aim of this study was to report the long-term results of PCI from the Heart Care Group Registry. Methods: We prospectively enrolled consecutive patients (n=2158) undergoing PCI to 2950 lesions at 9 Australian private hospitals from November 2008 to December 2012. Baseline patient/procedural data and in-hospital, 30 day and 1 year outcomes were recorded in a secure electronic database and stored in the Department of Epidemiology at Monash University. Results: The mean age was 67 ± 12 years. Females comprised 25.1 %, diabetics 24.5%, 32% were obese (BMI>30) and 37.2% had acute coronary syndromes. At least one DES was used in 64.9% of PCI. Procedural success rates were 97%. In patients not taking Warfarin, 99.0% were taking aspirin and 97.7% clopidogrel at discharge. Obese patients were more likely to be readmitted by 12 months (p=0.002) Conclusion: Australian practice and long-term outcomes after PCI are consistent with those reported in international registries. Compliance with guideline therapy is high.