Primary angioplasty for any patient with ST-elevation myocardial infarction? Guideline-adherent feasibility and impact on mortality in a rural infarction network

Aims The aim of this study was to assess the guideline-adherent feasibility of area-wide primary angioplasty in rural German surroundings and its impact on reperfusion and outcome in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).