Decrease In Early Mortality In STEMI Attributed To Changing Patient Profile And Behavior, And Improved Organization Of Care

Data from four French nationwide registries of STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) patients initiated five years apart and covering more than 15 years show that mortality rate decreased by 68% over this period, from 13.7% to 4.4%. Around one quarter of this mortality reduction could be attributed to a change in patient characteristics...

via Medical News Today