[Ambulatory coronary arteriography].

Based upon hospital files and a questionnaire we assessed the patient safety of and the patient attitude towards outpatient coronary angiography (CAG). A total of 115 consecutive patients were included in the study. Thirty two of the patients (28%) were admitted following the angiography, while 83 (72%) were discharged to the home as planned. Of those de facto ambulatory patients one (1%) was readmitted because of a groin haematoma. Of those who returned the questionnaire, 93% of the patients admitted and 97% of the de facto ambulatory patients were satisfied with the level of information, and 76% and 99%, respectively, would prefer out-patient CAG to CAG during admission. We conclude that out-patient CAG can be performed with a very low risk and is well accepted by the patients.