Table 1

Summary of characteristics of selected major trials of PHT

Study (n)ProviderThrombolytic agentTime saving of PHTOdds ratio (all cause hospital mortality)
EMIP (5469)IntensivistAnistreplase55 min0.86 (0.72 to 1.03)
MITI (360)Paramedic (with online support)Alteplase33 min0.69 (0.30 to 1.57)
GREAT (311)GPAnistreplase130 min0.56 (0.25 to 1.23)