Key result
A 1.5-hour decision time drives the largest MI treatment delay, fueled by symptom evaluation and self-treatment.
Population
50 patients interviewed and surveyed about their prehospital experiences following the onset of acute…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports targeted MI education on direct EMS activation; leaves open whether interventions shorten decision time in prospective trials.
Cross-Sectional (n=50)
Patient delay in seeking treatment for myocardial infarction is primarily driven by a median 1.5-hour decision time, highlighting the need for community education targeting patients and families to seek direct medical assistance.
Lee‐Anne Gassner (1997) conducted a cross-sectional in Myocardial Infarction (n=50). Prehospital delay factors was evaluated on Decision time. A median decision time of 1.5 hours accounted for the largest component of delay in seeking treatment for myocardial infarction, driven by symptom evaluation and self-treatment.
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