The impact of socioeconomic and geographic factors on long-term outcomes after cardiac catheterization

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The impact of socioeconomic and geographic factors on long-term outcomes after cardiac catheterization

The impact of socioeconomic and geographic factors on long-term outcomes after cardiac catheterization

Category(s): Health
Status: Closed
Principal: Ansar Hassan
Project Number: P0010
Year Approved: 2017
Year Completed: 2021

Project Description

Studies have demonstrated the deleterious effect of geographic distance (i.e., having a remote geographic place of residence) on access to cardiac care across Canada. This project examines the impact of distance on longer-term outcomes of catheterization, such as repeat cardiac procedure, cardiac readmission and survival. vival.

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Increased distance from the tertiary cardiac care centre prolongs wait times but does not affect long-term outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization in New Brunswick (2018)