Time to Fibrinolytic Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction : A single center experience in Pretoria, South Africa

ISBN-13: 9783659850837 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 112 str.

Ruchika Meel; Ricardo Gonçalves

Opis

Fibrinolytic therapy is a time critical intervention proven to reduce mortality and morbidity in patients with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Limited data exists in South Africa regarding time to fibrinolytic therapy for STEMI patients and reasons for delayed therapy. We established the frequency of fibrinolytic therapy administration to patients presenting with STEMI to a single, urban center in Pretoria, South Africa. Furthermore, we identified reasons for delays in receiving fibrinolytic agents. We suggest potential solutions to address the myriad of challenges facing our country in this regard.

O autorze

Ruchika Meel qualified as a cardiologist in 2013 and completed her PhD in 2016. Her interests include ischemic and valvular heart disease, and non-invasive imaging.Ricardo Gonçalves qualified as a cardiologist in 2011. His interests include interventional cardiology, syncope and heart failure.Both work as clinical cardiologists in Johannesburg.