[New health care delivery model in cardiology -- Myocardial Infarction Network Essen].

Authors :: Bruder O
Naber CK
Grosch B
Koslowski B
Benesch L
Budde T
Hailer B
Jacksch R
Erbel R
Sabin G
Source :: Herz [Herz] 2007 Dec; Vol. 32 (8), pp. 630-4.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: Current guidelines favor primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) as the strategy of choice for the treatment of acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Already in its 1st year, the myocardial infarction network "Herzinfarktverbund Essen" demonstrates with 489 patients the feasibility of an exhaustive urban STEMI network with preference to patient transfer to high-volume PCI centers. Furthermore, integrated health care as an optional part of the "Herzinfarktverbund" offers reimbursement for modern and innovative diagnostic procedures, therapies, and rehabilitation.

Subjects :: Delivery of Health Care organization & administration
Germany
Humans
Models, Organizational
Atherectomy
Cardiology organization & administration
Community Networks organization & administration
Critical Pathways organization & administration
Decision Support Systems, Clinical
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated organization & administration
Myocardial Infarction surgery

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