Variation in Organization of Transient Ischemic Attack Care in The Netherlands. A Nationwide Survey Study

Previous research has shown the importance of urgent initiation of antiplatelet therapy after transient ischemic attack (TIA) to reduce the risk of stroke. Many hospitals in the Netherlands have therefore implemented rapid pathways for assessment of patients with TIA. Dutch stroke guidelines lack clear directives for organization of TIA assessment and thus allow for variation.The aim of this study was to investigate variation in organization of TIA assessment in Dutch hospitals.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 20, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Fenna Floortje Muller, Frank de Beer, Marieke Christine Visser Source Type: research