Impact of Telemedicine Implementation in Thrombolytic Use for Acute Ischemic Stroke: The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Telestroke Network Experience

Conclusions: Telestroke implementation was associated with an increased rate of thrombolytic use in remote hospitals within the telemedicine network.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 13, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Edilberto Amorim, Min-Mei Shih, Steven A. Koehler, Lori L. Massaro, Syed F. Zaidi, Mouhammad A. Jumaa, Vivek K. Reddy, Maxim D. Hammer, Tudor G. Jovin, Lawrence R. Wechsler Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research