Timely Reperfusion in Acute ST-segment Myocardial Infarction

University Hospital of North Norway

Status: Completed

Conditions: Acute Myocardial Infarction

Treatments: Behavioral: Mobilizing clinical leaders

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04614805

iTide

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of the study is to monitor outcomes, especially time to reperfusion, in ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction patients.

Full description

In the regional health trust of North Norway, time to reperfusion in acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction is below the national average and below recommendations. The aim of this study is to monitor outcomes, especially time to reperfusion, in ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction patients. The study period is supposedly lasting for approximately 4 months, the time estimated to observe the clinical course of 100 patients. Before and during the study period, clinical leaders are encouraged to improve guideline adherence and to closely monitor the results of their own and collaborating institutions.

Enrollment: 146 patients

Sex: All

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Patient diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction with ST-elevations within our regional health trust during Nov 1st and for approx 4 months, and with an indication for reperfusion therapy (thrombolysis and/pr PCI)

Exclusion criteria

• Reperfusion therapy not indicated or contraindicated