Fragmentation of Care and the Use of Head Computed Tomography in Patients With Ischemic Stroke [Original Articles]

Conclusions— Rates of high-intensity CT use for patients with ischemic stroke reflect wide practice patterns across regions and races. Medicare expenditures parallel these disparities. Fragmentation of care is associated with high-intensity CT use.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Acute Cerebral Infarction, Computerized tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Pathology of Stroke Original Articles Source Type: research