Factors associated with the delay in informed consent procedures of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and its influence on door-to-balloon time: a nationwide retrospective cohort study.

Informed consent delay is significantly associated with the door-to-balloon time which plays a crucial role in achieving better outcomes for patients with STEMI. It is essential to shorten the delay time by identifying and intervening modifiable factors that are associated with shortening the informed consent procedure in China and other countries.