Clinical Predictors of Stroke Mimics in Code Stroke Patients Evaluated via Telemedicine and Treated With Thrombolytic Therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intravenous thrombolysis is an established treatment to improve functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke. However, various acute central nervous system dysfunctions can mimic stroke, where thrombolytic therapy may provide no benefit and carries potential risks. The ability to accurately distinguish stroke mimics vs stroke by telemedicine evaluation is uncertain. This study aims to identify clinical predictors of stroke mimics in patients evaluated via telemedicine for suspected ischemic stroke and treated with thrombolytics.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective observational study of patients treated with thrombolytics for suspected acute ischemic stroke via telemedicine at Southern Illinois Healthcare between 2017 and 2024. Data on demographics, past medical

SUBMITTER: Loggini A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11897990 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature