Are physicians more vigilant in recognizing acute Posterior Circulation Stroke symptoms? - Experience of a Tele-stroke Network. (S21.007)

CONCLUSIONS:In spite of the potential for delay in diagnosis, posterior circulation infarcts receive intravenous tPA as frequently as anterior circulation infarcts. This is probably the result of a high degree of awareness and vigilance on the part of emergency room and stroke physicians for the correct assessment of patients with atypical posterior circulation symptoms.Disclosure: Dr. Madhavan has received personal compensation for activities with Process Proxy Corporation as a consultant. Dr. Bhattacharya has nothing to disclose. Dr. Nandanwar has nothing to disclose. Dr. Basha has nothing to disclose. Dr. Abhishek has nothing to disclose. Dr. Rajamani has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Madhavan, R., Bhattacharya, P., Nandanwar, D., Basha, O., Abhishek, F., Rajamani, K. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Prehospital and Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment Source Type: research