Air ambulance use is independently associated with increased thrombolysis use for stroke, but disparities exist in both air ambulance and thrombolysis use. Further research into underlying causes for these disparities would be beneficial for systems and public health-based interventions for improving outcomes for ischemic stroke.
Keyphrases
- acute ischemic stroke
- public health
- end stage renal disease
- pulmonary embolism
- atrial fibrillation
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- healthcare
- chronic kidney disease
- physical activity
- peritoneal dialysis
- type diabetes
- quality improvement
- affordable care act
- blood brain barrier
- brain injury
- global health
- subarachnoid hemorrhage