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From: Achieving the earliest possible reperfusion in patients with acute coronary syndrome: a current overview

Fig. 2

Time-course goals for reperfusion in acute coronary syndrome. The target time from symptom onset to reperfusion is ≤ 120 min. The target time from first medical contact to fibrinolysis is ≤ 30 min. The target time from first medical contact to percutaneous coronary intervention is ≤ 90 min. However, there are many factors that can delay reperfusion. To prevent delay, we must educate citizens to call EMS as soon as symptoms occur. To prevent transportation, prehospital system, and door-to-balloon delays, prehospital 12-lead ECG is recommended. Prehospital ECG can shorten the duration of EMS evaluation (hospital selection) and emergency department evaluation (decision to reperfuse). ECG electrocardiogram, EMS emergency medical services

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