A prospective analysis of stroke recognition, stroke risk factors, thrombolysis rates and outcomes in Indigenous Australians from a large rural referral hospital.

Indigenous Australians with stroke are a decade younger and have a higher prevalence of important, modifiable stroke risk factors. Delayed presentation to hospital is more common, due in part to stroke symptoms being under recognized. When admitted to a specialized stroke unit, treatment rates and outcomes are comparable. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.