Abstract

Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) results in superior outcomes compared to fibrinolysis in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) when delivered in a timely manner. A key performance metric of a PPCI service is providing door-to-balloon times (D2BT) in under 90 min. Shorter D2BT is associated with reduction in cardiac mortality and morbidity.

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