2014
DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2014.03.009
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Prehospital activation of cardiac catheterization teams in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

Abstract: Introduction and Objectives: Current clinical guidelines for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) suggest prehospital activation of the cardiac catheterization team. In previous protocols in our center activation occurred once patients arrived at the hospital. In January 2011, we initiated a new primary angioplasty activation protocol from prehospital locations. Our objective was to quantify the influence of this change on reperfusion times. Methods: A total of 173 consecutive STEMI patients (n=7… Show more

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