Early vascular imaging and key system strategies expedite carotid revascularization after transient ischemic attack and stroke

International guidelines recommend carotid revascularization within 14  days for patients with a symptomatic transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke event. However, significant delays in care persist, with only 9% of outpatients and 36% of inpatients in Ontario meeting this target. The study objective was to explore the influence of health system factors on carotid revascularization timelines.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 5, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Sophia Gocan, Aline Bourgoin, Rany Shamloul, Brammiya Sivakumar, Dar Dowlatshahi, Grant Stotts Source Type: research