But that would include thrombolysis then, wouldn't it? But if they mean PTCA, then why not say PTCA; must we have an additional abbreviated acronym for an already established acronym? Who dreams these up anyway, cardiologists or government boffins (both of whom are most guilty for the proliferation of acronyms!)? I certainly haven't come across this one before...
AF
> from: Danny McGeehan <[log in to unmask]>
> date: Fri, 06 Jun 2003 16:22:26
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> subject: Re: AMI/CHD role
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> > What's PCI? Sounds like some government "initiative", Katherine, I dread to think!
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> > AF
> Per cutaneous intervention I think.
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> Danny McGeehan
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