Implementation of reperfusion therapy in acute myocardial infarction. A policy statement from the European Society of Cardiology
Population
Patients suffering from ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
Design
Guideline
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Healthcare systems must target ≥75% timely STEMI reperfusion within 3 h; extends ESC guidance by quantifying regional network performance goals.
Structured PICO
P
Population
Patients suffering from ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
I
Intervention
Reperfusion therapy (primary PCI or thrombolysis) and establishment of regional reperfusion networks
This ESC policy statement emphasizes the critical need for regional reperfusion networks to ensure timely primary PCI or thrombolysis for STEMI patients.
Cite This Study
Bassand et al. (2005) studied this question.