Regional Systems of Care in ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Interv Cardiol Clin. 2021 Jul;10(3):281-291. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2021.03.001.

Abstract

ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction is a medical emergency with significant health care delivery challenges to ensure rapid triage and treatment. Several developments over the past decades have led to improved care delivery, decreased time to reperfusion, and decreased mortality. Still, significant challenges remain to further optimize the delivery of care for this patient population.

Keywords: Health services research; Percutaneous coronary interventions; Quality improvement; STEMI.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Humans
  • ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction* / diagnosis
  • ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction* / surgery