Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PPCI) is the preferred treatment for ST‐Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) patients in both PCI centers and those transferred from non‐PCI centers, provided it can be… Click to show full abstract
Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PPCI) is the preferred treatment for ST‐Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) patients in both PCI centers and those transferred from non‐PCI centers, provided it can be performed in a timely manner. The challenges in transferring patients from non‐PCI centers include not only potential delays beyond 120 min but also the risk of overwhelming the resources at the PPCI hospital. We report a novel strategy implemented within the Serdang STEMI Network involving immediate transfer of patients back to the originating hospitals within 2 h post procedure.
Journal Title: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
Year Published: 2024
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