TCT-442 Navigating Infra-structure, Logistic, Financial, Cultural and Geographic Barriers in Constructing Nationwide STEMI Networks

Methods A hub and spoke strategy was used to maximize access to remote regions, often in difficult terrain, for the goal to expand the reach of the telemedicine umbrella to the poorest. A standardized protocol was used, with the spokes using a 3T (triage, telemedicine, transfer) strategy for urgent...

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Published in:Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2017-10, Vol.70 (18), p.B181-B181
Main Authors: Mehta, Sameer, Botelho, Roberto, Fernandez, Francisco, Marco Perin, Dusilek, Cesar, Cardoso, Rodolfo, Perez Alva, Juan Carlos, Alcocer-Gamba, Marco, Rodriguez, Daniel, Yepes, Isaac, Torres, Mario
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Language:English
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Cardiology
Telemedicine
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Summary:Methods A hub and spoke strategy was used to maximize access to remote regions, often in difficult terrain, for the goal to expand the reach of the telemedicine umbrella to the poorest. A standardized protocol was used, with the spokes using a 3T (triage, telemedicine, transfer) strategy for urgent triage, and the hubs, performing definitive treatment, primarily PCI.
ISSN:0735-1097
1558-3597
DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2017.09.549