Journal article
Age and Sex Differences and 20-Year Trends (1986 to 2005) in Prehospital Delay in Patients Hospitalized With Acute Myocardial Infarction
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The prompt administration of coronary reperfusion therapy for patients with an evolving acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is crucial in reducing mortality and the risk of serious clinical complications in these patients. However, long-term trends in extent of prehospital delay and factors affecting patient's care-seeking behavior remain relatively unexplored, especially in men and women of different ages. The objectives of this …
Authors
Nguyen HL; Gore JM; Saczynski JS; Yarzebski J; Reed G; Spencer FA; Goldberg RJ
Journal
Circulation Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Vol. 3, No. 6, pp. 590–598
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
11 2010
DOI
10.1161/circoutcomes.110.957878
ISSN
1941-7713