Financial impact of reducing door-to-balloon time in ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a single hospital experience

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The impact of reducing door-to-balloon time on hospital revenues, costs, and net income is unknown.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We prospectively determined the impact on hospital finances of (1) emergency department...

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Hauptverfasser: Taillon Heather, Khot Monica B, Ramsey Curtis, Geddes Jason B, Johnson-Wood Michele L, Khot Umesh N, Todd Randall, Shaikh Saeed R, Berg William J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: BMC 2009-07-01
Schriftenreihe:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Zugang:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/9/32