How to reduce the time windows for primary percutaneous coronary intervention.
J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown)
; 10 Suppl 1: S7-11, 2009 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19851219
ABSTRACT
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is an effective procedure for re-establishing coronary artery perfusion in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. PCI is the preferred therapeutic option when it can be performed by an experienced team within 90-120 min of the first medical contact. Time from the onset of symptoms to balloon inflation seems to correlate directly with mortality rates. We discuss both hospital strategies and territorial system networks aimed at reducing the time windows for primary PCI, thereby improving clinical outcome and survival rates.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
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Clinical Protocols
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Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
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Health Services Accessibility
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Myocardial Infarction
Type of study:
Guideline
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown)
Journal subject:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italia