Stroke system of care in Louisiana (P6.261)

Conclusions:After LERN’s recognition of stroke facility designations, implementation of education for stroke providers and quality improvement process, the proportion of patients treated with IV tPA has doubled in the state of Louisiana over a 5-year period. LERN’s Statewide stroke system of care has been instrumental in facilitating this progress.Disclosure: Dr. Navalkele has nothing to disclose. Dr. Hargrove has nothing to disclose. Dr. Chernyshev has nothing to disclose. Dr. Acosta has nothing to disclose. Dr. DeAlvare has nothing to disclose. Dr. Hidalgo has nothing to disclose. Dr. El Khoury has nothing to disclose. Dr. Martin-Schild has received personal compensation for activities with Genentech as a speaker.

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Navalkele, D., Hargrove, P., Chernyshev, O., Acosta, J., DeAlvare, L., Hidalgo, G., El Khoury, R., Martin-Schild, S. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease Systems of Care and Health Policy Source Type: research