Prehospital stroke scales and large vessel occlusion: A systematic review

ConclusionsThis meta‐analysis suggests that some prehospital scoring systems including cortical signs showed better accuracy to predict stroke due to LVO. However, the assessment of these signs could be difficult to investigate by paramedics and personnel of Emergency Medical Services, and for this reason, further prospective evaluations are needed.

Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - February 12, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: S. Vidale, E. Agostoni Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research