The Physician's Role in Minimizing Prehospital Delay in Patients at High Risk for Acute Myocardial Infarction: Recommendations from the National Heart Attack Alert Program

Patients at high risk for acute myocardial infarction (known coronary heart disease, atherosclerotic disease of the aorta or peripheral arteries, or cerebrovascular disease)

Patient and family education on AMI symptoms, action plans, contacting emergency medical services, and devising systems in physician offices for quick assessment

Minimizing prehospital delay to treatment