Stroke thrombectomy volume, rather than stroke center accreditation status of hospitals, is associated with mortality and discharge disposition
Conclusion
A higher volume of ST cases was associated with lower mortality and higher home discharge rate. No significant differences in mortality and discharge disposition were found between accredited and non-accredited hospitals.
Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Waqas, M., Tutino, V. M., Cappuzzo, J. M., Lazarov, V., Popoola, D., Patel, T. R., Levy, B. R., Monteiro, A., Mokin, M., Rai, A. T., Mocco, J., Turk, A. S., Snyder, K. V., Davies, J. M., Levy, E. I., Siddiqui, A. H. Tags: Editor''s choice, Ischemic stroke Source Type: research
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