A 58-year-old with anterior STEMI presents to a PCI-capable hospital; first medical contact was 30 minutes ago. What performance target applies for re...

Question

A 58-year-old with anterior STEMI presents to a PCI-capable hospital; first medical contact was 30 minutes ago. What performance target applies for reperfusion?

Accepted Answer

First medical contact-to-device time ≤90 minutes

Answer

Door-to-balloon ≤180 minutes

Answer

Door-to-needle ≤60 minutes at PCI-capable centers

Answer

Fibrinolysis preferred if anticipated delay >60 minutes

Answer

Transfer for PCI only if delay >180 minutes

us-abem MCQ (SBA): STEMI Systems of Care

A 58-year-old with anterior STEMI presents to a PCI-capable hospital; first medical contact was 30 minutes ago. What performance target applies for reperfusion?