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What do we mean by Inappropriate coronary angioplasty ?

This term is quiet often used in the  main stream cardiology journals  ,  in work places , conferences  , hospitals and even among lay persons . No body bothers to define this terminology.   What exactly this term means ?

It  may  not mean anything  . . . to most  of us  even  as the percentage of inappropriate angioplasty is steadily  increasing over the years .

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What does the term  Inappropriate angioplasty  mean ?

(Choose the correct answer  . . . one or more  may be  true )

A.It simply  means doing  unnecessary angioplasties and has no major implication  to  any one.

B.A form of medical ignorance  or  an unethical act and should be strongly condemned.

C. An acceptable cardiology practice ,  need not be discouraged , as  it improves the quality of life of physicians !

D. A  sure act  of  “error by  commission”   that amounts to   medical negligence .

E.It is a decent term for a major  guideline violation

E. It can be  termed  as medical malpractice as it amounts to harming the patient with or without intention.

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