Disparities in the Use of Intravenous t-PA among Ischemic Stroke Patients: Population-based Recent Temporal Trends

Objective: To explore a 5-year comparison of disparities in intravenous t-PA (IV t-PA) use among acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients based on race, gender, age, ethnic origin, hospital status, and geographic location. Methods: We extracted patients ’ demographic information and hospital characteristics for 2010 and 2014 from the New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS). We compared disparities in IV t-PA use among AIS patients in 2010 to that in 2014 to estimate temporal trends.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research