Route of admission to hospital and associated delays in 2213 patients with acute myocardial infarction
| Call to GP; transport by ambulance | Call to GP; transport not by ambulance | Initial call to ambulance | Arrival at hospital; no initial call | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proportion of cases (%) | 52 | 10 | 31 | 7 |
| Proportion where times were known (%) | 91 | 77 | 96 | 89 |
| Median time (h) from onset to arrival at hospital (25th and 75th centile) | 2.6 (1.7, 5.3) | 5.3 (2.3, 14.9) | 1.3 (0.9, 2.4) | 1.7 (0.8, 3.6) |