The appropriate timing of angiography to facilitate revascularization is essential to optimize
outcomes in patents with ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction and non–ST-segment …

Background—For patients identified before hospital arrival with ST-segment–elevation
myocardial infarction, bypassing the emergency department (ED) with direct transport to the …

Background For each hour of delay from fist medical contact until reperfusion in ST-elevation
myocardial infarction (STEMI) there is a 10% increase in risk of death and heart failure. The …

ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a high-risk condition in which
survival and other clinical outcomes are significantly impacted by reducing the time from …

Background Paramedicine is a rapidly evolving health profession with increasing
responsibilities and contributions to healthcare. This rapid growth has left the profession with …

Background We report the preliminary data from a regional registry on ST-elevation
myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients treated with primary angioplasty in Apulia, Italy; the …

Background. Identifying ST-segment elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMIs) in the field
can decrease door-to-balloon times. Paramedics may use a computer algorithm to help …

Background. Identifying ST-segment elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMIs) by
paramedics can decrease door-to-balloon times. While many paramedics are trained to …

Paramedics respond to acute medical and trauma emergencies in the community and
transport patients to emergency departments (ED). In some cases, paramedics are not only …

Objectives To explore the relationship between emergency medical service (EMS) delay
time, overall time to reperfusion and clinical outcome in patients with ST-elevation …