ArticleHerz2018
Nationwide but still inhomogeneous distribution of certified chest pain units across Germany : Need to strengthen rural regions.
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- Advancing acute MI care in densely populated low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): innovative stand-alone chest pain units for expedited triage and timely management.The Lancet regional health. Southeast Asia · 2024Article
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- Unexpected high level of severe events even in low-risk profile chest pain unit patients.Herz · 2022Observational
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Abstract
aimThe purpose of this work was to analyze structure, distribution, and bed capacities of certified German chest pain units (CPUs) to unveil potential gaps despite nationwide certification of 230 units till the end of 2015.
methodsAnalysis of number and structure of CPUs per state, resident count, and population density by standardized telephone interview, online research, and data collection from the registry of the Federal Statistical Office for all certified German CPUs.
resultsNationwide, German health facilities provided a mean of 1 CPU bed within a certified unit per 65,000 inhabitants. Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, and Rhineland-Palatinate provided more than 1 bed per 50,000 inhabitants. Most CPUs (49%) were located in the emergency room. All university hospitals in Germany provided a certified CPU. Most units were found in academic teaching hospitals (146 CPUs). Only 42 CPUs were found in nonacademic providers of primary health care.
conclusionThe absolute necessary number of CPUs to reach full nationwide coverage is still unknown. The current analysis shows a high number of CPUs and bed capacities within the cities and industrial areas without relevant gaps, but also demonstrates a certain undersupply in more rural areas as well as in some of the former eastern federal states of Germany.
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