Delay in thrombolytic treatment in acute myocardial infarction: the role of the accident and emergency department.

An octopus in my stomach: atypical depression presenting as hypochondriasis.

“…A&E doctors should be aware of this possibility in the patient who presents with late onset atypical physical symptoms, especially if their complaints are highly emotionally coloured, their beliefs about cause unusual, or if they have predisposing factors for depression. Delays to thrombolytic treatment following acute myocardial infarction Sir, We noted with interest the recent article by Mr J. P. Saetta and colleagues on the role of the A&E department in delays to thrombolytic treatment following acute myocardial infarction (Saetta, 1990). We recently audited admissions, over a 1-month period, to the Cardiac Monitoring Unit at Hull Royal Infirmary from the Accident and Emergency Department.…”

Delays to thrombolytic treatment following acute myocardial infarction.

“…Delays to thrombolytic treatment following acute myocardial infarction Sir, We noted with interest the recent article by Mr J. P. Saetta and colleagues on the role of the A&E department in delays to thrombolytic treatment following acute myocardial infarction (Saetta, 1990). We recently audited admissions, over a 1-month period, to the Cardiac Monitoring Unit at Hull Royal Infirmary from the Accident and Emergency Department.…”