A new technique for heart bypass surgery could limit patient discomfort and reduce costs

“Research into the possibility of reducing diagnostic catheterization procedures is important for several reasons,” Yoshi Onuma, MD, PhD, professor of interventional cardiology at NUI Galway and vice president of the study, said in a prepared statement. “Catheterization is invasive and uncomfortable for the patient. It is also costly for the health service and although the procedure has minimal risk, it is not completely risk-free. ”

“The potential impact of this trial will be significant from a patient’s perspective, but also from the provision of services,” added Tim O’Brien, MD, PhD, dean of the college of medicine at NUI Galway. “The combined benefits of reduced patient risk and a less demanding and more cost-effective diagnosis for coronary artery disease present major improvements in cardiovascular medicine and service delivery.”