Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Acute Ischemic Stroke Presentation, Treatment, and Outcomes.
Timothy G WhiteGabriela MartinezJason WangMichele GribkoArtem BoltyenkovRohan AroraJeffrey M KatzHenry H WooPina C SanelliPublished in: Stroke research and treatment (2021)
The overall ischemic stroke volume decreased during the pandemic, and patients had a tendency to present later, beyond eligible treatment windows. However, rates of treatment, patient demographics, and stroke outcomes did not significantly change when compared to the prior year.