scholarly journals Emergency Department Physician Activation of the Catheterization Laboratory and Immediate Transfer to an Immediately Available Catheterization Laboratory Reduce Door-to-Balloon Time in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Circulation ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 116 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umesh N. Khot ◽  
Michele L. Johnson ◽  
Curtis Ramsey ◽  
Monica B. Khot ◽  
Randall Todd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
St Elevation Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Emergency Department Physician ◽  
Catheterization Laboratory ◽  
St Elevation ◽  
Door To Balloon

scholarly journals Evaluation of a regional ST-elevation myocardial infarction primary percutaneous coronary intervention program at the Rouge Valley Health System

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pria MD Nippak ◽  
Jodie Pritchard ◽  
Robin Horodyski ◽  
Candace J Ikeda-Douglas ◽  
Winston W Isaac
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ◽  
Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ◽  
Coronary Intervention ◽  
St Elevation Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Primary Pci ◽  
Percutaneous Coronary ◽  
St Elevation ◽  
Door To Balloon

Background ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) remains the second leading cause of death in Canada. Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been recognized as an effective method for treating STEMI. Improved access to primary PCI can be achieved through the implementation of regional PCI centres, which was the impetus for implementing the PCI program in an east Toronto hospital in 2009. As such, the purpose of this study was to measure the efficacy of this program regional expansion. Methods A retrospective review of 101 patients diagnosed with STEMI from May to Sept 2010 was conducted. The average door-to-balloon time for these STEMI patients was calculated and the door-to-balloon times using different methods of arrival were analyzed. Method of arrival was by one of three ways: paramedic initiated referral; patient walk-ins to PCI centre emergency department; or transfer after walk-in to community hospital emergency department. Results The study found that mean door-to balloon time for PCI was 112.5 minutes. When the door-to-balloon times were compared across the three arrival methods, patients who presented by paramedic-initiated referral had significantly shorter door-to-balloon times, (89.5 minutes) relative to those transferred (120.9 minutes) and those who walked into a PCI centre (126.7 minutes) (p = 0.047). Conclusions The findings suggest that the partnership between the hospital and its EMS partners should be continued, and paramedic initiated referral should be expanded across Canada and EMS systems where feasible, as this level of coverage does not currently exist nationwide. Investments in regional centres of excellence and the creation of EMS partnerships are needed to enhance access to primary PCI.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a regional ST-elevation myocardial infarction primary percutaneous coronary intervention program at the Rouge Valley Health System

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pria MD Nippak ◽  
Jodie Pritchard ◽  
Robin Horodyski ◽  
Candace J Ikeda-Douglas ◽  
Winston W Isaac
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ◽  
Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ◽  
Coronary Intervention ◽  
St Elevation Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Primary Pci ◽  
Percutaneous Coronary ◽  
St Elevation ◽  
Door To Balloon

Background ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) remains the second leading cause of death in Canada. Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been recognized as an effective method for treating STEMI. Improved access to primary PCI can be achieved through the implementation of regional PCI centres, which was the impetus for implementing the PCI program in an east Toronto hospital in 2009. As such, the purpose of this study was to measure the efficacy of this program regional expansion. Methods A retrospective review of 101 patients diagnosed with STEMI from May to Sept 2010 was conducted. The average door-to-balloon time for these STEMI patients was calculated and the door-to-balloon times using different methods of arrival were analyzed. Method of arrival was by one of three ways: paramedic initiated referral; patient walk-ins to PCI centre emergency department; or transfer after walk-in to community hospital emergency department. Results The study found that mean door-to balloon time for PCI was 112.5 minutes. When the door-to-balloon times were compared across the three arrival methods, patients who presented by paramedic-initiated referral had significantly shorter door-to-balloon times, (89.5 minutes) relative to those transferred (120.9 minutes) and those who walked into a PCI centre (126.7 minutes) (p = 0.047). Conclusions The findings suggest that the partnership between the hospital and its EMS partners should be continued, and paramedic initiated referral should be expanded across Canada and EMS systems where feasible, as this level of coverage does not currently exist nationwide. Investments in regional centres of excellence and the creation of EMS partnerships are needed to enhance access to primary PCI.

scholarly journals Impact of a rapid access protocol on decreasing door-to-balloon time in acute ST elevation myocardial infarction

CJEM ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 29-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaelyn M. Caudle ◽  
Zoe Piggott ◽  
Suzanne Dostaler ◽  
Karen Graham ◽  
Robert J. Brison
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Coronary Intervention ◽  
Primary Outcome Measure ◽  
St Elevation Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Administrative Databases ◽  
Access Protocol ◽  
Catheterization Laboratory ◽  
Rapid Access ◽  
St Elevation ◽  
Door To Balloon

ABSTRACT Objective: Ischemic cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Canada. In ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), time to reperfusion is a key determinant in reducing morbidity and mortality with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) being the preferred reperfusion strategy. Where PCI is available, delays to definitive care include times to electrocardiogram (ECG) diagnosis and cardiovascular laboratory access. In 2004, the Cardiac Care Network of Ontario recommended implementation of an emergency department (ED) protocol to reduce reperfusion time by transporting patients with STEMI directly to the nearest catheterization laboratory. The model was implemented in Frontenac County in April 2005. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a protocol for rapid access to PCI in reducing door-to-balloon times in STEMI. Methods: Two 1-year periods before and after implementation of a rapid access to PCI protocol (ending March 2005 and June 2006, respectively) were studied. Administrative databases were used to identify all subjects with STEMI who were transported by regional emergency medical services (EMS) and received emergent PCI. The primary outcome measure was time from ED arrival to first balloon inflation (door-to-balloon time). Times are presented as medians and interquartile ranges (IQRs). Statistical comparisons were made using the Mann–Whitney U test and presented graphically with Kaplan–Meier curves. Results: Patients transported under the rapid access protocol (n = 39) were compared with historical controls (n = 42). Median door-to-balloon time was reduced from 87 minutes (IQR 67–108) preprotocol to 62 minutes (IQR 40–80) postprotocol (p < 0.001). Conclusion: In our region, implementation of an EMS protocol for rapid access to PCI significantly reduced time to reperfusion for patients with STEMI.

Abstract 15151: The Prevalence of Covid-19 on the Door to Balloon Time in Patients With St-elevation Myocardial Infarction

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
yuki matsubara ◽  
Takeshi Yamada ◽  
Soichiro Washimi ◽  
Akihiko Takahashi ◽  
Tetsuya Hata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
St Elevation Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Primary Pci ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
St Elevation ◽  
Door To Balloon ◽  
The Impact

Background: Patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) should undergo primary PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) as a standard of care. However, with the increase in the prevalence of COVID-19, all patients with suspected STEMI should be treated as possible COVID-19 cases. Therefore, more time may be needed to establish an acute MI diagnosis and to perform a COVID-19 status assessment. There has been a paucity of data regarding its influence on the primary PCI procedure. Objective: We sought to evaluate the impact of the prevalence of COVID-19 on the door-to-balloon time and clinical outcome in patient with STEMI. Method: Between January 2019 and May 2020, 157 patients with STEMI underwent primary PCI in 3 Japanese PCI centers. Mean age of patients was 70.4±12.9 years, and 71.6% were male. Right distal radial artery access was used in 110 patients (94.8%). We divided these patients into two groups: a group before the COVID -19 outbreak and another group during the pandemic, and were retrospectively analyzed. The following patients’ baseline characteristics were obtained: door-to-balloon time, duration in the emergency department, finding of CT scan if conducted, peak CK, 30-day mortality rate. Results: We evaluated patients with STEMI who underwent PCI between January 2019 and January 2020 (before the pandemic) and between February 2020 and May 2020 (during the pandemic). The number of patients was 119 before pandemic and 37 during pandemic. Mean door-to-balloon time was 35.8 ± 24.5 min before the pandemic and 41.2 ± 20.8 min after the outbreak (p<0.05). Induration at the emergency department was 22.6 ± 18.6 min before the pandemic and 21.3 ± 13.3 min after the outbreak (p=0.329). CT evaluation was performed before PCI was conducted in 41 patients (34.5%) and 14 patients (37.8%) (p=0.699). The peak CPK was 1956.2 ±2141.9 U/L and 2801.1 ± 2982.5 U/L (P=0.006). There was no significant difference in a 30-day mortality rate (5% vs 0%; P=0.699). Of the 37 patients after the outbreak, no patient underwent PCR examination for COVID-19 virus. Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic changed the diagnostic procedure in the emergency department and affected door-to-balloon time in patients with STEMI.

scholarly journals The effects of prearrival direct notification call to interventional cardiologist on door-to-balloon time in patients who required secondary diversion with ST-elevation myocardial infarction for primary percutaneous coronary intervention

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 165-173
Author(s):  
Jeong Cheon Choe ◽  
Kwang Soo Cha ◽  
Jin Hee Choi ◽  
Jinhee Ahn ◽  
Jin Hee Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ◽  
Hospital Mortality ◽  
Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ◽  
Coronary Intervention ◽  
St Elevation Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Catheterization Laboratory ◽  
Percutaneous Coronary ◽  
St Elevation ◽  
Door To Balloon

Background: Rapid door-to-balloon times in ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention are associated with favorable outcomes. Objectives: We evaluated the effects of prearrival direct notification calls to interventional cardiologists on door-to-balloon time for ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Methods: A 24-h hotline was created to allow prearrival direct notification calls to interventional cardiologists when transferring ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients. In an urban, tertiary referral center, patients who visited via inter-facility or the emergency department directly were included. Clinical parameters, time to reperfusion therapy, and in-hospital mortality were compared between patients with and without prearrival notifications. Results: Of 228 ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients, 95 (41.7%) were transferred with prearrival notifications. In these patients, door-to-balloon time was shorter (50.0 vs 60.0 min, p = 0.010) and the proportion of patients with door-to-balloon time < 90 min was higher (89.5% vs 75.9%, p = 0.034) than patients without notifications. These improvements were more pronounced during “off-duty” hours (52.0 vs 78.0 min, p = 0.001; 88.3% vs 72.3%, p = 0.047, respectively) than during “on-duty” hours (37.5 vs 43.5 min, p = 0.164; 94.4% vs 79.4%, p = 0.274, respectively). In addition, door-to-activation time (–39 vs 11 min, p < 0.001) and door-to-catheterization laboratory arrival time (33 vs 42 min, p = 0.007) were shorter in patients with prearrival notifications than those without. However, in-hospital mortality was similar between the two groups (6.3% vs 6.8%, p = 0.892). Conclusion: Prearrival direct notification calls to interventional cardiologists significantly improved the door-to-balloon time and the proportion of patients with door-to-balloon time < 90 min through rapid patient transport in primary percutaneous coronary intervention scheduled hospital and readiness of the catheterization laboratory.

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