Research: Having a heart attack out of office hours. - London Cardiovascular Clinic LCC

Dr Malik and his Team have used the Pan London Heart Attack Centre (HAC) Group to publish this reassuring analysis, to say that having a heart attack out of hours does not seem to lead to worse clinical care. The HACs work 24/7 to manage acute coronary problems, and now also acute rhythm problems. London Leads the way in the coordinated metropolitan response.

http://circinterventions.ahajournals.org/content/8/6/e002206.full.html?ijkey=481eLcu4WfHUREN&keytype=ref

Posted on 08 June 2015

Author: LCC

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