Table 6

Appropriateness of referral for coronary revascularisation for chronic stable angina patients in southwestern Sweden in 1994 by procedure and source of appropriateness rating6-150

Source of appropriateness ratingAppropriateness of coronary revascularisation (%)
AppropriateUncertainInappropriate
CABG (n = 181)
 1990 Göteborg criteria6-150 66.928.7 4.4
 1994 national panel85.6 9.4 5.0
PTCA (n = 98)
 1990 Göteborg criteria6-150 49.026.524.5
 1994 national panel32.733.733.7
  • 6-150 A Bengtson, personal communication, 1997.