Primary PCI in ST-elevation myocardial infarction: mode of referral and time to PCI

According to the current guidelines for treatment of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) should be performed within 90 min of first medical contact and total ischemic time should not exceed 120 min. The aim of this study was to analyze compliance with...

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Published in:Revista portuguesa de cardiologia 2012-10, Vol.31 (10), p.641-646
Main Authors: Jerónimo Sousa, Pedro, Campante Teles, Rui, Brito, João, Abecasis, João, de Araújo Gonçalves, Pedro, Calé, Rita, Leal, Sílvio, Dourado, Raquel, Raposo, Luís, Silva, Aniceto, Almeida, Manuel, Mendes, Miguel
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Myocardial Infarction - surgery
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Prospective Studies
Referral and Consultation
Time Factors
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Summary:According to the current guidelines for treatment of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) should be performed within 90 min of first medical contact and total ischemic time should not exceed 120 min. The aim of this study was to analyze compliance with STEMI guidelines in a tertiary PCI center. This was a prospective single-center registry of 223 consecutive STEMI patients referred for primary PCI between 2003 and 2007. In this population (mean age 60±12 years, 76% male), median total ischemic time was 4h 30 min (
ISSN:0870-2551
DOI:10.1016/j.repc.2012.07.006