Impact of a nationwide public campaign on delays and outcome in Swiss patients with acute coronary syndrome

Bertel, Osmund

doi:10.1177/1741826710389386

Impact of a nationwide public campaign on delays and outcome in Swiss patients with acute coronary syndrome

Date Issued

2011-01-01

Author(s)

Naegeli, Barbara

Radovanovic, Dragana

Rickli, Hans

Erne, Paul

Seifert, Burkhardt

Duvoisin, Nicole

Pedrazzini, Giovanni

Urban, Philip

Bertel, Osmund

DOI

10.1177/1741826710389386

Abstract

To improve the outcome in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), public campaigns have been launched aimed at shortening presentation delays and allowing more efficient treatment. Their impact is uncertain.