Rates and Patterns of First-Time Admissions for Acute Coronary Syndromes across Western Australia Using Linked Administrative Health Data 2007-2015.
René ForsythZhonghua SunChristopher ReidRachael MoorinPublished in: Journal of clinical medicine (2020)
While the time burden of inter-hospital transfers for rural patients is a reality in health care systems where it is not feasible to have advanced facilities and workforce skills outside of large population centres, there is a concerning trend of inter-hospital transfers within the metropolitan region highlighting the need for further initiatives to streamline pre-hospital triage to ensure patients with symptoms indicative of ACS present to PCI-equipped hospitals.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- acute coronary syndrome
- end stage renal disease
- public health
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- acute care
- south africa
- emergency department
- newly diagnosed
- adverse drug
- chronic kidney disease
- mental health
- coronary artery disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- atrial fibrillation
- patient reported outcomes
- quality improvement
- st elevation myocardial infarction
- patient reported
- affordable care act