The evolution of acute stroke care in Germany from 2019 to 2021: analysis of nation-wide administrative datasets.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The treatment of ischemic stroke (IS) has changed considerably in recent years. Particularly the advent of mechanical thrombectomy (MTE) has revolutionized the available treatment options. Most patients in developed countries have access to intravenous thrombolysis (IVT). However access to MTE remains restricted in some regions despite efforts to increase its availability. We performed an evaluation of national datasets to monitor improvements made in access to revascularization therapies for IS patients in Germany.

Methods

We analyzed national datasets on German Diagnosis-Related Groups and structured quality reports by extracting information of patients admitted with stroke with and without IVT and MTE for the period of 2019-2021. Data from 2016 and limited data

SUBMITTER: Ungerer MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10782681 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature