Factors Related to Decision Delay in Acute Stroke

Conclusions: The decision to seek medical assistance in acute stroke accounts for more than half of the prehospital delay. Severity of symptoms and living together are related to an early decision (≤1 hour). Previous stroke knowledge does not affect decision delay or EMS use.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - June 10, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Kashif Waqar Faiz, Antje Sundseth, Bente Thommessen, Ole Morten Rønning Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research