Cardiovascular events, especially acute myocardial infarction, are the main causes of death in Brazil. In some European countries (e.g., France, Portugal, Italy), the 30-day mortality rates due to infarction have declined in recent decades to as low as 3% to 5%. This reflects the organization of healthcare logistics, including pre-hospital care, unified protocols, training, central regulation, and commitment to care. In Brazil, the 30-day mortality rates vary from 3% to 5% in advanced centers and 30% in those where care […]
