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Age And Sex Differences And 20-Year Trends (1986 To 2005) In Prehospital Delay In Patients Hospitalized With Acute Myocardial Infarction, Hoa Nguyen, Joel Gore, Jane Saczynski, Jorge Yarzebski, George Reed, Frederick Spencer, Robert Goldberg
Age And Sex Differences And 20-Year Trends (1986 To 2005) In Prehospital Delay In Patients Hospitalized With Acute Myocardial Infarction, Hoa Nguyen, Joel Gore, Jane Saczynski, Jorge Yarzebski, George Reed, Frederick Spencer, Robert Goldberg
Jorge L. Yarzebski
Background: The prompt administration of coronary reperfusion therapy for patients with an evolving acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is crucial in reducing mortality and the risk of serious clinical complications in these patients. However, long-term trends in extent of prehospital delay and factors affecting patient's care-seeking behavior remain relatively unexplored, especially in men and women of different ages. The objectives of this study were to examine the overall magnitude and 20-year trends (1986 to 2005) in duration of prehospital delay in middle-aged and elderly men and women hospitalized with AMI.
Methods and Results: The study sample consisted of 5967 residents of …