Key result
Act in Time campaign provides materials to improve early ACS recognition and response.
Why the study?
Delayed presentation by patients with acute coronary syndrome symptoms remains a tenacious challenge despite the benefits of early reperfusion treatment for acute myocardial infarction.
Population
Patients, healthcare providers, and the general public
Comparison
Exposure to Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs public education campaign vs no campaign
Design
Public education campaign based on multicenter research program materials
Authors
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Persistent ACS presentation delays limit reperfusion gains; leaves open whether public campaigns meaningfully shorten times to treatment.
The "Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs" campaign provides critical educational resources to help the public and patients recognize ACS symptoms and seek immediate emergency care.
Mary M. Hand (2004) studied Acute myocardial infarction (MI) and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs campaign was evaluated. The 'Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs' public education campaign provides materials to improve early recognition and response to acute coronary syndrome symptoms.
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