Why the study?
Early activation of the emergency medical service is crucial for the care of patients with STEMI.
Does Bedouin ethnicity compared to Jewish ethnicity affect one-year mortality and EMS utilization in patients with STEMI?
Does Bedouin ethnicity compared to Jewish ethnicity affect one-year mortality and EMS utilization in patients with STEMI?
Underuse of EMS by Bedouin patients with STEMI is associated with delayed catheterization and higher mortality in those arriving from outpatient clinics, highlighting significant ethnic disparities in acute care.
Bedouin STEMI patients less often arrived by ambulance; leaves open whether this drives mortality disparities after adjustment.
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