Development of Systems of Care for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients

Myocardial Infarction Patients Executive Summary Endorsed by Aetna, the American Ambulance Association, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the American College of Emergency Physicians, the Emergency Nurses Association, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, the National Association of EMS Physicians, the National Association of State EMS Officials, the National EMS Information System Project, the National Rural Health Association, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, the Society of Chest Pain Centers, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and UnitedHealth Networks

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