SECONDARY PREVENTION IN STEMI PATIENTS: INSIGHTS FROM A REGIONAL VIRTUAL STEMI CLINIC

Background In many Canadian regions, STEMI patients are managed in a “hub and spoke” model with early repatriation to referring hospitals and rapid discharge pathways that may lead to suboptimal secondary prevention during the critical post-discharge period. We implemented a regional Virtual STEMI Clinic (VSC) to identify and address gaps in post-discharge care. Methods We performed standardized virtual follow-ups for STEMI patients who …