Five-year activity of new units of critical cardiological care in Moscow

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.