On- versus Off-Hour Patient Cohorts at a Primary Stroke Center: Onset-to-Treatment Duration and Clinical Outcomes after IV Thrombolysis

The symptom onset-to-treatment (OTT) duration predicts symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) and adverse outcomes after ischemic stroke. Previous studies found disparities in OTT durations and clinical outcomes between stroke patients with symptom onset during on-hours versus off-hours, which led to the initiation of nationwide efforts to provide consistent 24-hour stroke care.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research