Time to Reperfusion, Door-to-Balloon Times, and How to Reduce Them

Review
In: Primary Angioplasty: A Practical Guide [Internet]. Singapore: Springer; 2018. Chapter 21.
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Excerpt

Time to reperfusion and door-to-balloon times are key parameters in assessing the efficiency of the primary PCI pathway while also being powerful predictors of outcome. This chapter discusses the role of these measures and how improvements may impact clinical outcomes.

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