Off-hour presentation and outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

DISCUSSION: The evidence suggests that patients with acute ischemic stroke presenting during off-hours have higher short-term mortality and greater disability at discharge.
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Source: European Journal of Internal Medicine - April 7, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Sorita A, Ahmed A, Starr SR, Thompson KM, Reed DA, Dabrh AM, Prokop L, Kent DM, Shah ND, Murad MH, Ting HH Tags: Eur J Intern Med Source Type: research