Early identification and delay to treatment in myocardial infarction and stroke: differences and similarities

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The two major complications of atherosclerosis are acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and acute ischemic stroke. Both are life-threatening conditions characterised by the abrupt cessation of blood flow to respective organs, resulting...

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Main Authors: Herlitz Johan, WireklintSundström Birgitta, Bång Angela, Berglund Annika, Svensson Leif, Blomstrand Christian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/18/1/48