Table 2:
Facility characteristics stratified by quartiles of facility troponin ordering
| Variable | Quartile 1 (n=30) | Quartile 2 (n=30) | Quartile 3 (n=30) | Quartile 4 (n=31) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facility Complexity | ||||
| 1A | 23.3% | 40.0% | 30.0% | 35.5% |
| 1B | 13.3% | 16.7% | 10.0% | 22.6% |
| 1C | 10.0% | 6.7% | 30.0% | 16.1% |
| 2 | 20.0% | 20.0% | 23.3% | 16.1% |
| 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| Geographic Region | ||||
| Northeast | 16.7% | 26.7% | 6.7% | 19.4% |
| Midwest | 26.7% | 20.0% | 26.7% | 16.1% |
| South | 40.0% | 23.3% | 46.7% | 45.2% |
| West | 16.7% | 26.7% | 20.0% | 19.4% |
| Puerto Rico | 0% | 3.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Urban (vs rural) Designation | 86.7% | 83.3% | 90.0% | 96.8% |
| PCI capabilities | 53.3% | 73.3% | 83.3% | 77.4% |
Abbreviations: PCI – percutaneous coronary intervention