Fig. 1
From: Acute coronary syndromes occurring while driving: frequency and patient characteristics
The response of 65 drivers to ACS is illustrated. Fifty-five (85%) kept driving. Among them, 34 either drove directly to a local hospital or called an ambulance for help. The other 21 drivers visited the emergency room (ER) after reaching their destinations. The remaining 10 drivers (15%) sustained cardiac arrest with subsequent loss of consciousness and automobile accidents. Seven of 10 drivers with cardiac arrest achieved return of spontaneous circulation after resuscitation and were taken to the catheter lab