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Table 3 Time variables

From: Management of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in comparison to European society of cardiology guidelines in Alexandria University Hospitals, Egypt

 

Mean ± SD

Median (IQR)

Pre-hospital delay (min) (N = 436)

629.0 ± 796.7

360.0 (240.0–600.0)

ER delay (min) (N = 436)

48.24 ± 89.30

40.0 (30.0–52.50)

CCU delay

53.86 ± 49.0

40.0 (30.0–60.0)

Door to crossing time (N = 280)

92.86 ± 54.66

70.0 (60.0–110.0)

Total ischemic time (min.) (280)

409.71 ± 176.80

409.71 ± 176.80

Door to crossing (min) (N = 280)

No

%

≤ 60

98

35

60–90

100

35.7

91–120

32

11.4

> 120

50

17.9

Cause of pre-hospital delay (N = 436)

  

No delay (< 60)

3

0.7

Distance

73

16.7

Missed diagnosis

78

17.9

Delay seeking medical care

199

45.6

Refereed from other hospital

83

19

Cause of ER delay (N = 436)

  

No Delay (< 15 min)

7

1.6

Missed diagnosis

44

10.1

Transfer delay

268

61.5

Diagnosis delay

117

26.8

Door to crossing time

92.86 ± 54.66