Citation
(2014), "Off-hour presentation and outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 19 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/CGIJ.24819baa.008
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Off-hour presentation and outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 19, Issue 2
Sorita, A., Ahmed, A., Starr, S.R., Thompson, K.M., Reed, D.A., Prokop, L., Shah, N.D., Murad, M.H., Ting, H.H.
Off-hour presentation and outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction: systematic review and meta-analysis
BMJ
2014
Vol. 348: f7393
This well-conducted review concluded that mortality is higher for patients with acute myocardial infarction presenting off-hours compared with regular hours. The main conclusion reflects the evidence but, as the authors note, the effect size may be overstated and may not be applicable to all healthcare settings.