Factors Affecting the Effective Management of Acute Stroke: A Prospective Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke, characterized by sudden loss of cerebral function, is among one of the leading cause of death and disability world over. The newer treatment modalities have changed the landscape of stroke treatment but are very much time bound.

Aim

To characterize pre-hospital and in-hospital factors affecting acute stroke management thus defining lacunae in stroke management.

Subjects and methods

A prospective observational study, conducted at the emergency department of a tertiary care center in southern India from August 2015 to July 2016. All stroke patients presenting within first 24 hours of onset were included. A pre -defined Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) questionnaire was used.

Results

Total of 133 patients were eligible out of which 28 were excl

SUBMITTER: Nagendra CV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5879854 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature