Taking the Reins on Systems of Care for ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients: A Report From the American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline Program [Myocardial Infarction]

Conclusions—
Statewide adoption of STEMI hospital destination policies allowing emergency medical services to bypass non–percutaneous coronary intervention–capable facilities is associated with significantly faster treatment times for patients with STEMI.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions - May 1, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Green, J. L., Jacobs, A. K., Holmes, D., Chiswell, K., Blanco, R., Bates, E. R., French, W., Kupas, D. F., Mears, G., Roe, M., Nallamothu, B. K. Tags: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Ethics and Policy, Health Services Myocardial Infarction Source Type: research