Thrombolytic Utilization in Ischemic Stroke Is Significantly Higher in US Hospitals with Neurology Residency Program (S02.006)

CONCLUSIONS: Stroke care at NR hospitals is associated with an increased thrombolytic utilization rate. The increased tPA utilization at NR between 2002-2006 may be related to the rapid increase in Primary Stroke Centers across the country.Disclosure: Dr. Moradiya has nothing to disclose. Dr. Grant has nothing to disclose. Dr. Valsamis has nothing to disclose. Dr. Levine has received personal compensation in an editorical capacity for MEDLINK.

Source: Neurology - February 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Moradiya, Y., Grant, J., Valsamis, H., Levine, S. Tags: S02 Acute Stroke Therapy Source Type: research