Race and Sex Differences in tPA Utilization among Older Ischemic Stroke Patients (P3.102)

Conclusions:Among older Americans, women and blacks have lower odds of being treated with IV-tPA, even after adjusting for age, insurance and medical comorbidities. A greater understanding of the reasons for these unexplained differences in the fastest growing proportion of our population is needed.Disclosure: Dr. Lyerly has nothing to disclose. Dr. Vahidy has nothing to disclose. Dr. Donnelly has nothing to disclose. Dr. Booth has nothing to disclose. Dr. Albright has nothing to disclose.

http://www.neurology.org/cgi/content/short/88/16_Supplement/P3.102?rss=1

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Lyerly, M., Vahidy, F., Donnelly, J., Booth, K., Albright, K. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology Poster Discussion Session Source Type: research