NCIt definition : A percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) that is performed as soon as possible because
of substantial concerns that ongoing ischemia or infarction could lead to death. As
soon as possible refers to a case of sufficient acuity that a scheduled case would
be cancelled to perform this procedure immediately in the next available room during
business hours, or the on-call team would be activated if this were to occur during
off-hours.;
Alternative definition : ACC/AHA: The procedure is performed as soon as possible because of substantial concerns
that ongoing ischemia or infarction could lead to death. As soon as possible refers
to a case of sufficient acuity that a scheduled case would be cancelled to perform
this procedure immediately in the next available room during business hours, or the
on-call team would be activated if this were to occur during off-hours.;
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