Abstract:Background
Treatment and time goals for STEMI care are clearly defined in national and international guidelines. However, initiation of therapy relies in accurate diagnosis after first medical contact (FMC). Prehospital logistics with fast transfer to the next available 24/7 PCI-center can be challenging, especially in rural areas and for transfers across state-borders in Germany.
Objective
To analyze quality of STEMI care in… Show more
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