Interventions aiming at reducing prehospital delay (PHD) in patients with acute coronary
syndrome (ACS) have yielded inconsistent findings. Therefore, we aimed to systematically …

Background In acute coronary syndrome the time elapsed between the start of symptoms
and the moment the patient receives treatment is an important determinant of survival and …

Background: Delayed medical care has negative health and economic consequences;
interventions have focused on appraising symptoms, with limited success in reducing delay …

Importance Prompt recognition of myocardial infarction symptoms is critical for timely access
to lifesaving emergency cardiac care. However, patients with myocardial infarction continue …

Objective We aimed to assess whether patients' knowledge about acute myocardial
infarction (AMI) has an impact on the prehospital delay-time. Methods This investigation was …

Background The aim of this study was to examine the awareness of a recent mass media
campaign, and its influence on knowledge and prehospital times, in a cohort of acute …

Background The literature suggests that people delay too long prior to attending emergency
departments with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) symptoms. This delay is referred to as …

Objectives Both pre‐hospital decision delay–the time patients wait before seeking medical
attention after symptoms have started–and high psychological distress after the cardiac …

Background Many patients delay seeking medical attention during acute coronary
syndromes (ACS), profoundly increasing their risk for death and major disability. Although …

Background Patient decision delay is the main reason why many patients fail to receive
timely medical intervention for symptoms of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Study …