Prehospital Delay in Patients with Acute ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction

Objective To investigate prehospital delay in patients with acute S T-segment elevated myocardial infarction(STEMI).Methods In this prospective study,410 consecutive patients with confirmed STEMI were enroled in the (LuHe Hospital) study from Januray 2006 to December 2008.The data were collected from patients' interviews and medical records.The following median times were recorded:patient delay(PD),transportation delay and prehospital delay(PHD).Results A totalof 410 patients with STEMI were enrolled.The following median times were recorded:PD 75 min;transportation delay 50 min,PHD 170 min.Conclusion PD is the main cause of PHD.Measures should be taken to reduce prehospital delay.