New European Guidelines On Heart Attack Management Put Emphasis On Speed Of Action
Thursday, November 27, 2008 - 01:44
in Health & Medicine
New European guidelines on the management of heart attack emphasize speed of action and the importance of "reperfusion" therapy to restore blood flow to the heart and improve survival rates. "A well-functioning regional system of care... and fast transport to the most appropriate facility is key to the success of the treatment," state the guidelines, which have been developed by a Task Force of the European Society of Cardiology.