Determinants of delay between symptoms and hospital admission in 5978 patients with acute myocardial infarction. The TRACE Study Group. Trandolapril Cardiac Evaluation

Key Points

• Delay in hospital admission for acute myocardial infarction is influenced by multiple determinants, impacting patient outcomes.
• Key determinants include symptom recognition and patient decision-making, which collectively affect treatment timing.
• Observational analysis across 5978 patients provides insights into barriers preventing timely hospital admission for care.
• Findings may enable better strategies for reducing delays, although results stem from a specific cohort study.