KMID : 0882420100780050582
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Korean Journal of Medicine 2010 Volume.78 No. 5 p.582 ~ p.585
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Can time delay be shortened in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction? -Experience from Korea acute myocardial infarction registry
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Jeong Myoung-Ho
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Abstract
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Time delay between medial contact and treatment in symptomatic patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is the most important factor in the prediction of short and long-term mortality. The incidences of AMI has been increased in Korea rapidly. According to Korea Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry (KAMIR), pre-hospital delay is longer in Korean patients compared with Western patients, especially in patients with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction and in elderly female patients. Prompt seeking medical care in patients with suspected symptom of AMI can be achieved through patient and patient¡¯s family education, active transportation system of ambulance, and good cooperations of regional emergency centers. Shortening time delay in treatment of AMI will save patient¡¯s life and reduce medical costs in the future, especially in Korea. (Korean J Med 78:582-585, 2010)
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KEYWORD
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Acute myocardial infarction, Symptom, Emergency
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