Strategies for Reducing the Door-to-Balloon Time in Acute Myocardial Infarction

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Authors

Elizabeth H. Bradley · Yale University

Jeph Herrin · Yale University

Yongfei Wang · Yale University

Barbara Barton · Yale New Haven Hospital

Tashonna R. Webster · Yale University

Jennifer A. Mattera · Yale New Haven Hospital

Sarah A. Roumanis ·

Abstract

Several specific hospital strategies are associated with a significant reduction in the door-to-balloon time in the management of myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Hospital Admissions and Outcomes Emergency and Acute Care Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 355, Issue 22, pp. 2308-2320

DOI: 10.1056/nejmsa063117

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