Title :
The Groningen ambulance study
Author :
Svilaas, T. ; Dijk, WA ; Busman, JP ; Dassen, WRM ; de Vos, R. ; Zijlstra, F.
Author_Institution :
Groningen Univ. Med. Center
Abstract :
This paper describes the effects of a treatment protocol for patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction, which was introduced in 2004. The setup of the new approach is described. The principle goal is to minimize time between onset of symptoms associated with acute myocardial infarction and reperfusion through primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Preliminary results are discussed
Keywords :
cardiovascular system; diseases; emergency services; patient care; patient treatment; Groningen ambulance study; ST elevation myocardial infarction; primary percutaneous coronary intervention; reperfusion; treatment protocol; Catheterization; Delay effects; Hospitals; Laboratories; Medical diagnostic imaging; Medical treatment; Myocardium; Pain; Protocols; Transportation;
Conference_Titel :
Computers in Cardiology, 2005
Conference_Location :
Lyon
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9337-6
DOI :
10.1109/CIC.2005.1588257
