A study by Duke Medicine highlights that only 10% of heart attack patients are transferred to another hospital for necessary treatment within the recommended 30 minutes, leading to increased mortality rates. The study analyzed data from the National Cardiovascular Data Registry and found that delays in transfer significantly increase death rates. The research emphasizes the need for improved hospital transfer protocols and suggests alternative treatments like fibrinolysis when PCI cannot be administered in time.
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