Implementing telemedicine in the initial care for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

ABSTRACT Background In ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, the need for early recanalization of the culprit artery, associated to the difficult access of the general population to medical services that provide such treatment, contribute to increased mortality in such patients. This is the rationale for implementing the LATIN project, acronym for Latin America Telemedicine Infarct Network, in areas characterized by high demographic density and difficult access to healthcare services. The objective of the present study was to analyze the first year [...]