Management and health outcomes by centre type
| Outcome | PCI-capable centre; no. (%) of patients | Non–PCI-capable centre; no. (%) of patients | p value (χ2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 731* | n = 1450* | ||
| Primary PCI | 603 (82.5) | 946 (65.2) | < 0.001 |
| Catheterization only | 84 (11.5) | 121 (8.3) | 0.02 |
| Fibrinolytic therapy | 6 (0.8) | 276 (19.0) | < 0.001 |
| No reperfusion | 38 (5.2) | 107 (7.4) | 0.05 |
| Death in hospital | 48 (6.6) | 90 (6.2) | 0.7 |
| Death (90 d) | 57 (7.8) | 109 (7.5) | 0.8 |
↵* Unless otherwise indicated.