Kyungpook National University Hospital Establishes Itself as a Leading Center for Coronary Artery Procedures in Our Region

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Kyungpook National University Hospital announced on the 26th that it has achieved a first-grade rating for the fifth consecutive time in the 2019 (7th) ‘Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Appropriateness Evaluation’ conducted by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service.

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This appropriateness evaluation was conducted on 85 tertiary and general hospitals and 3,743 patients who underwent ‘Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting’ after being hospitalized for ischemic heart disease from July 2019 to June 2020.

The evaluation indicators included ▲number of coronary artery bypass grafting surgeries ▲rate of internal thoracic artery usage ▲aspirin prescription rate at discharge ▲adjusted mortality rate within 30 days post-surgery (survival index) ▲reoperation rate due to bleeding or hematoma after surgery ▲readmission rate within 30 days after discharge.

Coronary artery bypass grafting is a highly complex surgery in which the surgeon’s skill is paramount. It involves creating a new blood vessel to bypass the blocked coronary artery using vessels from other parts of the body for patients with ischemic heart diseases such as angina and acute myocardial infarction.

Kim Yong-rim, director of Kyungpook National University Hospital, said, “Through this evaluation, we have been recognized for providing high-quality medical services to patients with heart disease,” and added, “We will continue to strive to improve the quality of medical care for ischemic heart disease.”

Meanwhile, among patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting, 2,869 were men (76.6%), which is about 53% higher than the 874 women (23.4%). The number of patients increased significantly from their 40s, highlighting the importance of proactive management of risk factors for ischemic heart disease.

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