Open AccessImproving Use of Prehospital 12-Lead ECG for Early Identification and Treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome and ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Author(s) -
Denise H. Daudelin,
Assaad Sayah,
Manlik Kwong,
Marc C. Restuccia,
William A. Porcaro,
Robin Ruthazer,
Jessica D. Goetz,
William M. Lane,
Joni R. Beshansky,
Harry P. Selker
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
circulation cardiovascular quality and outcomes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.692
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1941-7713
pISSN - 1941-7705
DOI - 10.1161/circoutcomes.109.895045
Subject(s) - medicine , acute coronary syndrome , myocardial infarction , emergency medicine , aspirin , psychological intervention , emergency medical services , emergency department , cardiology , psychiatry
Performance of prehospital ECGs expedites identification of ST-elevation myocardial infarction and reduces door-to-balloon times for patients receiving reperfusion therapy. To fully realize this benefit, emergency medical service performance must be measured and used in feedback reporting and quality improvement.
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