The Risk for In-Patient Stroke (RIPS) Scale: Development of a Stroke Recognition Instrument (P6.027)
Conclusions: This study suggests that the RIPS scale may be effective in screening for inpatient stroke. A further prospective study with a larger sample size would be necessary to validate this scoring method.Disclosure: Dr. Chang has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bergman has nothing to disclose. Dr. Prabhakaran has received personal compensation for activities with the American Heart Association.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Chang, P., Bergman, D., Prabhakaran, S. Tags: Ischemic Stroke Diagnosis Source Type: research
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