after primary PCI have remained steady. We analysed the effect of symptom-to-balloon
(STB) time, a reflection of total ischaemic time, on major adverse cardiovascular events
(MACE) and explored predictors of prolonged STB time. Methods The study population
included 1002 consecutive patients (22.4% women) with a mean age of 62.3±13.2 years,
who underwent primary PCI during 2008-2014. Groups were compared for STB≤ and> 240 …