Effects of educational television commercial on pre-hospital delay in patients with ischemic stroke wore off after the end of the campaign

In patients with ischemic stroke, the time until initiation of therapy is an important factor for good clinical outcome because thrombolysis by intravenous tissue plasminogen activator or endovascular thrombectomy is only an option for a limited time after the onset of stroke. A number of campaigns have been conducted to increase awareness of stroke symptoms and to urge those suffering symptoms to visit hospital promptly when stroke is suspected. However, sufficient evidence for their effects on behavior changes of the lay public is not available [1].
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research