United States Comparison
External US studies reported a PCI rate decline from 2006 to 2016. The US PCI-to-CABG ratio decreased while most EU15+ countries moved in the opposite direction over the same interval. Direct comparison between US and OECD datasets is limi…
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External US studies reported a PCI rate decline from 2006 to 2016. The US PCI-to-CABG ratio decreased while most EU15+ countries moved in the opposite direction over the same interval. Direct comparison between US and OECD datasets is limited by differences in collection and methodology. Recent US data show PCI volumes increasing again. The OECD database lacked comprehensive US procedural data for direct inclusion.