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Robotic-Assisted Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine volume 20, Article number: 14 (2018) Cite this article

Abstract

Purpose of review

The goal of this review is to describe the benefits and limitations of robotic-assisted percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), the most important and recent clinical data, and the future applications as robotic technology continues to develop.

Recent findings

Robotic-assisted PCI can reduce occupational hazards of ionizing radiation exposure and orthopedic injury to the interventional cardiologist while offering increased precision and fine control that may confer benefit to the patient. Recent studies have suggested the efficacy and safety of robotic-assisted PCI, yet widespread use of the technology has not been fully adopted due to limitations of the current technology and high costs.

Summary

Robotic-assisted PCI has potential to benefit both the operator and the patient. Despite some limitations of robotic-assisted PCI, it can safely and effectively be used in many patients with coronary artery disease requiring PCI. The value proposition for robotic-assisted PCI will depend on the evolution of robotic systems and its applicability to more complex coronary lesions, peripheral arterial interventions, and telemedicine.

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    Nathan Lo MD, Jorge Antonio Gutierrez MD & Rajesh V. Swaminathan MD

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Lo, N., Gutierrez, J.A. & Swaminathan, R.V. Robotic-Assisted Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Curr Treat Options Cardio Med 20, 14 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11936-018-0608-0

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Keywords

  • Robotic
  • Percutaneous coronary intervention
  • Occupational hazard
  • Telemedicine