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Key Points Comprehensive post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) discharge management is an integral aspect of postprocedure care and includes direct patient communication, monitoring for procedural or vascular complications, and clear discharge instructions with a specific follow-up plan. Medication reconciliation, especially regarding…
Introduction Acute myocardial infarction (MI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide (see Chapter 2 ). Although an estimated 157,000 patients will die each year in the United States as a result of an MI, this statistic belies…