Table 5.

Telecardiology and urgent care centres of the hub-and-spoke

Telecardiology operating protocols and necessary skills for the network Fast-track protocols which provide a diagnostic ECG within 10 min after presentation of patients with suspected STEMI Avoid unnecessary additional diagnostic tests to not delay the reperfusion treatment Instant Activation STEMI patient transport to the cathlab with primary transport by EMS

STEMI, ST-elevation myocardial infarction; EMS, emergency medical service.