Table 3.

Duration of symptoms categorized by medically indicated, respectively, not indicated EMTS (emergency medical transport service).

Duration of symptoms	Medically indicated (n = 147)	Medically not indicated (n = 223)
Acute	126 (85.7%)	158 (70.9%)
For several hours	11 (7.5%)	31 (13.9%)
For several days	8 (5.4%)	24 (10.8%)
For several weeks	2 (1.4%)	10 (4.5%)

Data are presented as absolute numbers and percentages (brackets). Percentage refers to absolute numbers within the same group; in 9 patients definite medical assessment not possible.