Systems of Care for ST-Segment–Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Report From the American Heart Association’s <i>Mission: Lifeline</i>

Abstract

This survey broadly describes the organizational characteristics of collaborative efforts by hospitals and emergency medical services to provide timely reperfusion in the United States. These findings serve as a benchmark for existing systems and should help guide healthcare teams in the process of organizing care for patients with STEMI.