Characteristics of patients with ischaemic chest pain who decided to call an ambulance compared with the patients who called another service
| Called ambulance (121 patients) | Called another service (96 patients) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| Mean | 69.7 years | 66.5 years |
| Median | 70 years | 69 years |
| Male:female | 1:0.42 | 1:0.55 |
| History of IHD | 57% | 51% |
| History of diabetes | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Severe pain | 38% | 22% |
| Location in Bath city | 24% | 29% |