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Emergency transport times for stroke patients still in need of improvement
Despite efforts to close the time gap between symptom onset and stroke treatment -- including improvements in public education, 911 dispatch operations, pre-hospital detection and triage, hospital stroke system development, and stroke unit management -- a new American study suggests that delays in emergency transport are still prevalent and that improvements are needed to ensure patients can be treated within the optimal time window.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - July 27, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news

Stroke education helps patients recognize stroke symptoms, encourages fast response
Clear, simple preparedness messages can help patients recognize symptoms of a subsequent stroke and speed up emergency room arrival times. Stroke education materials dramatically improved hospital arrival times, specifically among Hispanic stroke patients, a new study suggests.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 11, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news