Differences in access to coronary care unit among patients with acute myocardial infarction in Rome: old, ill, and poor people hold the burden of inefficiency

• Main Authors: Fusco Danilo (Author), Agabiti Nera (Author), Saitto Carlo (Author), Arcà Massimo (Author), Ancona Carla (Author), Tancioni Valeria (Author), Perucci Carlo A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2004-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Direct admission to Coronary Care Unit (CCU) on hospital arrival can be considered as a good proxy for adequate management in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), as it has been associated with better prognosis. We analyz...