Poor Recognition of Prompted Treatment Seeking Even with Good Knowledge of Stroke Warning Signs Contribute to Delayed Arrival of Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients in Thailand

In conclusion, good knowledge of stroke warning signs, most severe stroke, onset at workplace, onset during daytime, and ambulance for transportation are not associated with early arrival within 4.5-hours time window. However, sudden-onset nature and prompted treatment seeking may predict early arrival.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research