The Accuracy of Large Vessel Occlusion Recognition Scales in Telestroke Setting.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: A significant proportion of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients who are evaluated through telestroke consultation are transferred to thrombectomy-capable stroke centers (TSCs) for concern of large vessel occlusion (LVO). Patient triage selection is commonly based on the clinical suspicion of LVO, which lacks specificity and could result in unnecessary transfers. In this study, we aimed to assess the accuracy of the most commonly used LVO recognition scales in telestroke setting. Methods: AIS patients transferred to TSCs for suspicion of an LVO were included in this retrospective study. Patients were evaluated by a stroke neurologist through a telestroke consult before transfer. The National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score documented by

SUBMITTER: Anadani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6842892 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature