Impact of COVID-19 on door-to-wire time in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction treatment: the role of digital communication.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a life-threatening cardiovascular emergency necessitating rapid reperfusion. During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers faced the challenge of ensuring timely STEMI interventions while managing the risk of viral transmission in hospitals. This study aims to analyze changes in the door-to-wire (D-to-W) time for STEMI treatment across three pandemic phases-early pre-epidemic phase (Group C), initial lockdown phase (Group A), and intermediate normalization phase (Group B). It also examines the impact of digital communication tools, collectively referred to as "InterNet⁺" (e.g., Twitter, WeChat), on treatment processes.

Methods

Based on data of 630 STEMI patients treated in Chest Pain Center in

SUBMITTER: Zhong C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11899889 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature