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BackgroundST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) places a significant burden on the US healthcare system. However, there are gaps in our understanding of how patient demographics influence a STEMI’s risk to be admitted and the length of stay (LOS).MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of the 2019 Nationwide Emergency Department Sample of patients with a primary diagnosis of STEMI. Multivariate regressions were used to determine factors associated with being admitted and longer length of stay (LOS).ResultsIn 2019, 175,689 STEMI patients presented to the ED and 136,738 (77.8%) patients were admitted. Factors associated with higher risk of being admitted were coronary artery disease (OR:14.34, 95% confidence interval (CI): 12.43-16.54, pConclusionRace and insurance status substantially affect a STEMI patient’s outcome in the ED. |
