Mortality and Disparities of Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stroke in Korea, 2008-2019.

Purpose: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and stroke are leading global causes of death and can be used to assess acute care quality. We examined the 30-day mortality trends after emergency department admission for AMI and stroke in Korea from 2008 to 2019, focusing on regional and income disparities.

Materials And Methods: The AMI and stroke patients admitted to hospitals in Korea were collected from the claims data.