Relationship of Symptom-Onset-to-Balloon Time and Door-to-Balloon Time With Mortality in Patients Undergoing Angioplasty for Acute Myocardial Infarction

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how delays in door-to-balloon time affect mortality rates in acute myocardial infarction patients undergoing angioplasty.
• Patients undergoing angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction were analyzed for door-to-balloon times.
• The study observed outcomes in relation to mortality rates associated with these time delays.
• Nearly 50% of patients experienced door-to-balloon times exceeding 2 hours.
• Increased mortality was correlated with longer door-to-balloon times.
• Highlights door-to-balloon time as a potential quality-of-care indicator.