"Tele" Phone Medicine - Is Hearing Enough? (P7.121)

CONCLUSIONS: "Tele"-phone medicine used to initiate IV thrombolytic treatment in our population shows a higher rate than expected of hemorrhagic transformation and should be monitored closely. Telemedicine, health provider education, and organization of systems of care could help reduce complication rates in this patient population.Disclosure: Dr. Sugg has received personal compensation for activities with Genentech Inc. Dr. Jessica has nothing to disclose. Dr. Auchus has received personal compensation for activities with Novartis as a speaker. Dr. Auchus has received research support from Eisai Inc., and Elan Corporation.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Issues in Acute Stroke Treatment Source Type: research