Outcomes for acute stroke better with mobile stroke units
Sep 08, 2021
Utility-weighted disability outcomes at 90 days better with mobile stroke units versus standard management with emergency medical services
New stroke guidelines stress fast treatment, involvement of caregivers outside hospital
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 04, 2013
Rapid treatment and vigilant, trained post-acute care providers allow the damage caused by strokes to be minimized, according to guidelines released Thursday by the American Stroke Association.
14% of strokes occur while patients are asleep, study finds
May 11, 2011
Approximately 14% of strokes happen when individuals are asleep, which represents about 58,000 emergency room visits annually, new research indicates.