Predictors of Late Reperfusion in STEMI Patients Undergoing Primary Angioplasty. Impact of the Place of First Medical Contact.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rec.2016.11.030
Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES The benefit of primary angioplasty may be reduced if there are delays to reperfusion. Identification of the variables associated with these delays could improve health care. METHODS Analysis of the Codi Infart… read more here.
Keywords: catheterization laboratory; primary angioplasty; reperfusion; first medical ... See more keywords
Delays From First Medical Contact to Antibiotic Administration for Sepsis*
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DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000002264
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the association between total medical contact, prehospital, and emergency department delays in antibiotic administration and in-hospital mortality among patient encounters with community-acquired sepsis. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: Nine hospitals served by… read more here.
Keywords: emergency; delay; antibiotic administration; contact ... See more keywords
Gender disparities in first medical contact and delay in ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a prospective multicentre Swedish survey study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020211
Abstract: Objectives Compare gender disparities in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) regarding first medical contact (FMC) and prehospital delay times and explore factors associated with prehospital delay in men and women separately. Design Cross-sectional study based on… read more here.
Keywords: gender disparities; myocardial infarction; elevation myocardial; medical contact ... See more keywords
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on acute coronary syndromes.
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DOI: 10.4414/smw.2020.20448
Abstract: AIM To assess the impact of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic on acute coronary syndromes and on the delay from symptom onset to first medical contact among patients presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial… read more here.
Keywords: period; acute coronary; coronary syndromes; medical contact ... See more keywords