Why are acute ischemic stroke patients not receiving IV tPA?: Results from a national registry

Conclusions:
Overall, about one-quarter of eligible patients with AIS presenting within 2 hours of stroke onset failed to receive tPA treatment. Thrombolysis has improved dramatically over time and is strongly associated with stroke center certification. Additionally, some groups, including older patients, milder strokes, women, and minorities, may be undertreated.

Source: Neurology - October 9, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Messe, S. R., Khatri, P., Reeves, M. J., Smith, E. E., Saver, J. L., Bhatt, D. L., Grau-Sepulveda, M. V., Cox, M., Peterson, E. D., Fonarow, G. C., Schwamm, L. H. Tags: All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Cohort studies, Infarction ARTICLE Source Type: research