Encephalopathy only stroke codes (EoSC) do not result in rt-PA treatments

Isolated mental status changes as a presenting sign (EoSC+), are not uncommon stroke code triggers. As stroke alerts, they still require the same intensive resources be applied. We previously showed that EoSC+ strokes (EoSC+ Stroke+) account for 0.1 –0.2% of all codes. Whether these result in thrombolytic treatment (rt-PA), and the characteristics/ risk factor profiles of EoSC+ Stroke+ patients, have not been reported.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 15, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Patrick M Chen, Dawn M Meyer, Brett C Meyer Source Type: research