Aim. To analyse results of treatment in new cardiological critical care uni
ts in Moscow (62 beds).
Material and methods. Five years reports presented in 1993-1999 to Moscow P
ublic Health Committee.
Results. The activity of the new cardiological units proved efficient: card
iovascular lethality reduced by 20%; quality of diagnosis and treatment imp
roved; bed turnover increased.
Conclusion. A new system of medical care for critical cardiological patient
s is recommended for introduction as basic form of organization of urgent c
ardiological inpatient care in Moscow.