Knowledge and practice of emergency physicians regarding drug therapy for acute myocardial infarction

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of emergency physicians regarding drug therapy for acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methods: A cross-sectional survey of emergency physicians aged between 35 and 60 years was carried out. Emergency physicians were surveyed regarding drug therapy interventions in acute myocardial infarction. Results: Around 267 (89.0%) of the 300 emergency physicians who responded were under 40 years. Among emergency physicians, 176 were men (58.0%). Emergency physicians responded to the study they treated 1 to 4 patients with AMI (n = 183, 61.0%) and more than 5 (n = 117, 39.0%). According to the current results, the demographic data of responses to emergency physicians (age and gender) had a significant effect on the knowledge and practice of emergency physicians regarding drug therapy for acute myocardial infarction. Conclusion: This study indicated that emergency physicians were significantly more aware of and skilled in using most short-term pharmacological therapies while treating AMI. The treatment of patients with AMI, based on evidence-based medicine, is one of the most basic examples of the purpose and responsibilities of the emergency physician.