Reducing Delay in Seeking Treatment by Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome and Stroke

• DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.106.176040
• Publication Date: 2006-06-27T00:52:59Z
• Authors: Debra K. Moser; Laura P. Kimble; Mark J. Alberts; Angelo Alonzo; Janet B. Croft; Kathleen Dracup; Kelly R. Evenson; Alan S. Go; Mary M. Hand; Rashmi U. Kothari; George A. Mensah; Dexter L. Morris; Arthur M. Pancioli; Barbara Riegel; Julie Johnson Zerwic
• Keywords: Limiting; Stroke

Patient delay in seeking treatment for acute coronary syndrome and stroke symptoms is the major factor limiting delivery of definitive these conditions. Despite decades research public education campaigns aimed at decreasing patient times, most patients still do not seek a timely manner. In this scientific statement, we summarize evidence that (1) demonstrates benefits early treatment, (2) describes extent problem delay, (3) identifies factors related to (4) reveals inadequacies our current approaches delay. Finally, offer suggestions clinical practice future research.