Thrombolysis for stroke in Ireland: increasing access and maintaining safety in a challenging environment.

P McElwaineJ McCormackC BrennanH CoetzeeP CotterR DoyleA HickeyF HorganC LoughnaneC MaceyP MarsdenD McCabeR MulcahyI NooneE ShelleyT StapletonD WilliamsP KellyJoseph A Harbison

Published in: Irish journal of medical science (2017)

Stroke thrombolysis is being effectively and safely provided in acute stroke services in Ireland despite regular involvement of non-specialist staff. There is still potential to improve thrombolysis rate.

Keyphrases

pulmonary embolism
acute ischemic stroke
atrial fibrillation
healthcare
primary care
palliative care
mental health
cerebral ischemia
human health
climate change