Evaluation of pre- and in-hospital workflows and time intervals with acute ischemic stroke patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability globally. Rapid recanalization therapy for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients is critical for improving outcome. While in-hospital time intervals have decreased and treatment methods have improved over the past decade, pre-hospital time intervals have remained unchanged. This study aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the prognosis of AIS patients based on pre-hospital and in-hospital data.

Methods

A retrospective study was conducted in Southwest Finland covering the period of 01/01/2022-31/12/2022. The study included a total of 174 AIS patients who were conveyed by the emergency medical services (EMS) to Turku University Hospital (TUH) and given intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) and/or endovasc

SUBMITTER: Helander M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12013922 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature