Clinical characteristics and outcomes of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in a low income setting in rural Bangladesh

ConclusionIn a rural hospital of Bangladesh, in-hospital mortality rate after STEMI is high in spite of thrombolysis and adherence to published guidelines. The prolonged pain-to-door time and the poor coverage of ambulance services in our study highlight the need of community awareness of acute coronary syndrome and comprehensive emergency medical services in rural Bangladesh.
Source: IJC Heart and Vasculature - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research