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Thrombolysis in acute stroke: ongoing challenges based on a tertiary hospital audit and comparisons with other Australian studies.
Conclusion The proportion of eligible stroke patients who receive tPA in a timely manner remains less than ideal at our centre. More accurate patient selection and reductions in treatment delays serve as targets for quality improvement efforts that have broad applicability.What is known about the topic? Stroke unit care and tPA thrombolysis are two proven strategies to improve outcome in patients with ischaemic stroke. Although the stroke unit is gaining momentum of growth in Australia (especially in Queensland), little improvement has been achieved in thrombolysis rate and timeliness of treatment delivery, and little is k...
Source: Australian Health Review - June 29, 2015 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Lau AH, Hall G, Scott IA, Williams M Tags: Aust Health Rev Source Type: research

Wisconsin Women Encouraged to Learn Heart Health Facts on "Wear Red Day" Today
Women are encouraged to learn about their heart health risks as First Lady Tonette Walker and state health officials today mark the 10th anniversary of “Wear Red Day,” an American Heart Association (AHA) event to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke risks among women.
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - February 1, 2013 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

Researchers Devise Simple Method for Determining Atrial Fibrillation Risk in Women
Novel method makes it easier for women to learn if they are at risk for the irregular heart rhythm, an important cause of stroke
Source: BWH News - February 26, 2013 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news

5 Things You Should Know About Vascular Disease
Vascular disease is known as a silent killer because many people don’t experience symptoms until it is too late. Read on to learn about the risk factors for vascular disease and what tools are available to you to prevent it. 1. It can lead to a limb loss, aneurysm or stroke. This is caused by the build-up of plaque in the arteries of your legs, neck and aorta. 2. It leads to more deaths than cancer. This is an indisputable fact. Fortunately, there are easy tests to screen for vascular disease,…
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Hospitals headlines - October 7, 2014 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Dr. Joel Reginelli Source Type: research