In 590,282 California heart attack hospitalizations, a new PCI-capable facility within a 30-minute drive lowered 30-day mortality 20% in communities without prior access but did not change survival where the procedure was already available.
Todd Shryock is the managing editor of Medical Economics. He specializes in various facets of medicine and healthcare, including healthcare technology, medical innovations, and patient care, with a focus on the intersection of health and wellness. Todd's work has been featured in prominent publications such as Drug Topics, Dermatology Times, and Contemporary OB/GYN, among others.