Factors associated with emergency medical service delays in suspected ST‐elevation myocardial infarction in Victoria, Australia: A retrospective study

To assess the effect of patient and system characteristics on emergency medical service (EMS) delays prior to arrival at hospital in suspected ST‐elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

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