Introduction. Today there is no method to assess whether number of PCI-capable centers in Russia corresponds to the real needs. The aim of the study was to develop a PCI-capable hospitals necessity calculation algorithm. Material and methods. We used population densities, maximum/optimal distances (areas) to which delivery of patients with acute coronary syndrome by sanitary transport is possible and maximum/optimal areas where patients can be transported by ambulance transport. Then we calculated the density threshold values: Group 1: 53 persons/km2 or more; Group 2: 53-27 people/km2; Group 3: 27-18 people/km2; Group 4: 18-8 people/km2; Group 5: 8 persons/km2 and less. Results. Formulas were proposed for calculating the need for PCI-centers. For group 1: population/60000 people, for group 2: area/11,310 km2, group 3: area/31,416 km2, group 4 with functioning of sanitary aviation: area/70,686 km2 (additional strengthening of the prehospital medical care); in the absence of functioning sanitary aviation: area/31,416 km2 (also additional strengthening of the pre-hospital stage of medical care); for group 5: population/600,000 in large cities (in addition, the use of sanitary aviation, increased prehospital medical care, the organization of primary vascular departments). Discussion. The existing amount of percutaneous interventions in Russia is not enough to meet the real needs for this treatment. At the same time, simple multiplying of PCI-centers is not expedient. Conclusion. According to the developed algorithm, in Russia it is necessary to organize 239 PCI-centers 24/7. In regions with a high population density it is possible to combine several cathlabs in one center.
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