Myocardial infarction, a condition to treat without delay

Acute myocardial infarction is a frequent manifestation and is associated with high mortality and morbidity rates. Minimizing the time between the onset of symptoms and myocardial reperfusion is key to successful treatment. Pre-hospital medical treatment is associated with improved clinical outcomes...

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Published in:	Soins; la revue de référence infirmière no. 777; p. 17
Main Authors:	Vaux, Julien, Tursis, Pascal
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	French
Published:	France 01-07-2013
Subjects:	Anticoagulants - therapeutic use Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medicine Humans Myocardial Infarction - diagnosis Myocardial Infarction - epidemiology Myocardial Infarction - therapy Myocardial Reperfusion Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors - therapeutic use
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Summary:	Acute myocardial infarction is a frequent manifestation and is associated with high mortality and morbidity rates. Minimizing the time between the onset of symptoms and myocardial reperfusion is key to successful treatment. Pre-hospital medical treatment is associated with improved clinical outcomes.
ISSN:	0038-0814