Reassessing after-hour arrival patterns and outcomes in st-elevation myocardial infarction

James Langabeer, Diaa Alqusairi, Jami L. Delli Fraine, Ray Fowler, Richard King, Wendy Segrest, Timothy Henry

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Abstract

Introduction: Differences in after-hours capability or performance of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) centers has the potential to impact outcomes of patients presenting outside of regular hours. Methods: Using a prospective observational study, we analyzed all 1,247 non-transfer STEMI patients treated in 15 percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) facilities in Dallas, Texas, during a 24-month period (2010-2012). Controlling for confounding factors through a variety of statistical techniques, we explored differences in door-to-balloon (D2B) and in-hospital mortality for those presenting on weekends vs. weekdays and business vs. after hours. Results: Patients who arrived at the hospital on weekends had larger D2B times compared to weekdays (75 vs. 65 minutes; KW=48.9; p<0.001). Patients who arrived after-hours had median D2B times >16 minutes longer than those who arrived during business hours and a higher likelihood of mortality (OR 2.23, CI [1.15-4.32], p<0.05). Conclusion: Weekends and after-hour PCI coverage is still associated with adverse D2B outcomes and in-hospital mortality, even in major urban settings. Disparities remain in after-hour STEMI treatment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)388-394
Number of pages7
JournalWestern Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume16
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2015

Keywords

  • Door to Balloon
  • Outcomes
  • STEMI

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Emergency Medicine

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