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  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Health Systems Management

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  • Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the preferred treatment for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) when timely access to a catheterization lab is available.
  • A pharmacoinvasive strategy is a recommended alternative for STEMI patients in areas where primary PCI is not feasible.
  • Regionalizing STEMI care delivery can improve access and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and implementation of a regional STEMI care model at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
  • To review the key lessons learned in establishing and sustaining a comprehensive regional STEMI program.
  • To highlight the integration of primary PCI and pharmacoinvasive strategies within a regional framework.

Main Methods:

  • The article reviews the experience of a specific regional STEMI program.
  • It focuses on the practical aspects of setting up and maintaining the program's infrastructure and processes.
  • Lessons learned encompass both primary PCI and pharmacoinvasive approaches.

Main Results:

  • A regionalized approach to STEMI care delivery has been successfully implemented.
  • The model integrates both primary PCI and pharmacoinvasive strategies to cover an entire region.
  • Key challenges and successful strategies for program establishment and maintenance were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Regional STEMI programs integrating primary PCI and pharmacoinvasive strategies are feasible and effective.
  • Successful implementation requires careful planning, stakeholder collaboration, and ongoing program maintenance.
  • This model optimizes STEMI treatment accessibility and delivery across diverse geographical settings.