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Welcome to Optimizing Door-to-Treatment Times in STEMI, an On-Demand CME activity. The objective of this program is to help community hospital teams improve their door-to-treatment times and adhere to best practices in the management of patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Data from several studies, registries, and quality improvement programs show that keeping door-to-needle times within 30 minutes (“Code 30”) or door-to-balloon times within 90 minutes (“Code 90”) translates into better patient outcomes. New studies also demonstrate improved outcomes through the use of adjunctive antithrombotic therapy with fibrinolysis. A challenging case study will be followed throughout the lecture, with opportunities to reflect on clinical decision-making at several points in the patient’s treatment path in light of the latest study results and guidelines. |