Coronary angioplasty and stent placement by a single operator without the assistance of a second interventional cardiologist and nurse

Traditionally, not only the Else of several devices, but plain angioplasty is performed by at least two interventional cardiologists and one specializ ed nurse. The aim of our study was to investigate the feasibility, effectiv eness, and safety of angioplasty with stent implantation by a single operat or, without the assistance of a second interventional cardiologist or a nur se. A total of 153 patients participated Angioplasty with stent implantatio n was performed in 151 consecutive patients. The angioplasty was performed by a single cardiologist in the presence of a backup operator Angioplasty a nd stent placement were successful in 151 of 153 cases (success rate = 98.7 %). No death occurred and no case of acute stent occlusion was observed. in no case was the backup operator called for assistance. In conclusion, angi oplasty with stent placement by a single operator without the assistance of a second interventional cardiologist or a specialized nurse was feasible, effective and safe.