What is the primary benefit of integration of pre-hospital ECGs into systems of care for acute coronary syndrome?
The primary benefit of integration of pre-hospital ECGs into systems of care for acute coronary syndrome is the potential to reduce door-to-balloon times, which is the time from hospital arrival to completion of coronary reperfusion therapy. This could result in improved outcomes for patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Additionally, pre-hospital ECGs can enable earlier diagnosis of STEMI and direct referral to a primary PCI-capable hospital, which could further reduce door-to-balloon times and improve clinical outcomes.