Referral and triage of patients with transient ischemic attacks to an acute access clinic: risk stratification in an Australian setting

ConclusionsTimes from event to clinic assessment were in excess of current recommendations and risk stratification was suboptimal, though short‐term outcomes were good. Improvements in referral mechanisms may enhance risk‐stratification and triage.

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Source: International Journal of Stroke - March 12, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Parker Magin, Daniel Lasserson, Mark Parsons, Neil Spratt, Malcolm Evans, Michelle Russell, Angela Royan, Susan Goode, Patrick McElduff, Christopher Levi Tags: Research Source Type: research