ACS patients in New Zealand experience significant delays to access cardiac investigations and revascularisation treatment especially when admitted to non-interventional centres : results of the second comprehensive national audit of ACS patients / by Chris Ellis [and others]

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ACS patients in New Zealand experience significant delays to access cardiac investigations and revascularisation treatment especially when admitted to non-interventional centres : results of the second comprehensive national audit of ACS patients / by Chris Ellis [and others]

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Presents results of an audit (2007) that compares how acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients are managed at interventional versus non-interventional NZ hospitals, particularly with respect to access delays for invasive assessment and revascularisation treatments. Reports on the inequities that exist between hospitals. Calls for a comprehensive national strategy to improve access to optimal cardiac care.

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Journal

Date created

30 Jul 2010

Creator

Ellis, Chris J., (Cardiologist, Green Lane Cardiovascular Service, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland) (and others)

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http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22937259

Related subjects

Coronary heart disease -- Patients / Auditing / Coronary care units / Hospital care -- Evaluation / Hospital utilization -- Regional disparities

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