| An organized system of emergency care for patients with myocardial infarction: a reality? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20608821 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An organized system of emergency care is an essential requirement for the modern treatment of ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction. There is a strong need to deliver reperfusion therapy as soon as possible, with primary percutaneous coronary intervention being the preferred option if performed in a timely manner and thrombolytic therapy, particularly in the prehospital setting, being a good alternative if the primary percutaneous coronary intervention-related delay exceeds the equipoise. In this situation, emergency medical services have a primary role in rescuing patients from cardiac arrest, performing prehospital diagnosis, triage and treatment and safely transporting them to the most appropriate cardiological center, including interhospital transfer. A complete reorganization of the healthcare systems in different countries is frequently needed to build an ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction system of care, focusing on fast transport, use of telemedicine and diversion protocols to skip the unsuited centers. |
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Authors:
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Marco Tubaro |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Future cardiology Volume: 6 ISSN: 1744-8298 ISO Abbreviation: Future Cardiol Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-08 Completed Date: 2010-10-21 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101239345 Medline TA: Future Cardiol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 483-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Cardiovascular Department, San Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome, Italy. m.tubaro@alice.it |
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Adult Emergency Medical Services Female Humans Male Myocardial Infarction* / diagnosis, therapy United States |
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