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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Italy was an early adopter of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (p-PCI) in Europe.
  • Regional disparities in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) network organization exist due to geographical, economic, and structural factors.
  • Some Italian regions excel in STEMI network organization, while others need improvement to ensure optimal reperfusion treatment for all STEMI patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the advancements in STEMI network organization across Italy.
  • To evaluate the impact of initiatives like the Stent for Life project on p-PCI rates.
  • To identify persistent regional disparities in STEMI care.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the RETE IMA Web surveys.
  • Analyzed annual rates of p-PCI per million inhabitants in 2016.
  • Compared current p-PCI rates against European Society of Cardiology standards.

Main Results:

  • Significant progress has been made in developing STEMI networks in Italy.
  • The Stent for Life project has contributed to these advancements.
  • The national annual p-PCI rate in 2016 aligns with European Society of Cardiology recommendations.

Conclusions:

  • Italy has made substantial progress in establishing STEMI networks and increasing p-PCI rates.
  • Despite overall improvements, regional disparities in network organization and treatment access remain a challenge.
  • Continued efforts are needed to optimize STEMI care models across all regions to ensure equitable access to timely reperfusion therapy.